Public Health / Immunization Administrative Team Lead - 61007260 - (Lancaster County)

Job Responsibilities

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Under the direction of the Administrative Coordinator, provides direction and supervision to the administrative support staff. Collaborates with all disciplines and administration to assure effectiveness and efficiency in provision of services in a culturally competent and customer friendly environment.

Supervises and instructs Preventive Health/Immunization team members, maintains audits, training records and Employee Performance Management Systems (EPMS) for individual staff. Provides documentation of regular feedback and appraisals of performance.

Meets, interviews, and directs public health clients in accordance with program policies. Processes information completes medical records and enters all client information into applicable electronic applications. Answer telephones and schedule appointments as needed. Follows established guidelines with regard to customer service and cultural competency.

Ensures that staff comply with program and agency guidelines. Verify compliance with agency guidelines for billing, medical records, Cerner, and other documentation. Attends relevant program and agency training and meetings. Confirms necessary materials and resources are available for Preventive Health/Immunization Administration Staff. Prepares and submits required reports. Completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years responsible administrative support supervisory experience; or associate degree in related field and three (3) years' experience; or high school diploma or general education diploma and four (4) years of responsible administrative experience. Agency experience and proven ability may be substituted for supervisory experience.

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one (1) year of supervisory experience; one (1) year of experience working with electronic health and medical records; and one (1) year of experience with Medicaid, Medicare, or other third-party insurance billing.

Additional Comments

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:

15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year15 days Sick Leave per year13 Paid HolidaysPaid Parental LeaveHealth, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children. Click here for additional information. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation) Retirement benefit choices *

• State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
• State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )
• Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
  
  

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.