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 Bilingual Administrative Support, Level 1, 2 or 3

 Posted Date: March 5, 2025 Closing Date: March 15, 2025

Position Type: 1 Full-time Position

Location: Grady County Health Department/ Cairo, Georgia

Paygrade/Salary C-$26,188, D-$28,307, E-$30,638

Job Code: GSS080, GSS081, GSS082

We offer 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, and 3 weeks accrual of Annual Leave & 3 weeks accrual of Sick Leave. A defined benefit retirement plan, plus (employer matched) 401(k) plan. Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long-Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts).

 General Nature of Work

·         Provides outstanding customer service

·         Maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security

·         Performs a variety of administrative functions in support of the Grady County Health Department

·         Review patient records to determine status/eligibility for services needed

·         Billing for services and collecting fees

·         May be assigned to assist in other areas of the health department and other counties in the district

·        Bilingual (Spanish), ability to interpret and translate health care information orally and in writing from English into the specific foreign language (Spanish) and from the specific foreign language (Spanish) into English

·         Responds to Public Health Emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

 High school diploma or GED AND the ability to perform basic office functions and computer-related duties. This position requires that you have the ability to interpret and translate Spanish. This position requires the ability to lift up to 45 lbs., and the ability to bend and reach up.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Previous employment with any state’s Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health. 

·         Completion of an associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university

(Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date)

·         One or more years of experience performing complex office/administrative duties

·         Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)

State Merit Application for Employment must be received by this office no later than the deadline (Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date). Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications. This position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver’s license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters. Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency. Drug screen, criminal background check and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. All information submitted is subject to verification. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Salary : $26,188 - $28,307