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Admin Assistant II

THIS POSITION IS FOR EAST CENTRAL HEALTH DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ONLY! 
 IF YOU APPLY AND ARE NOT AN EMPLOYEE YOU WILL BE REJECTED!

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This position is in Louisville, GA  and does not offer relocation assistance.  Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. 

 If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.


As a Admin Assistant II within East Central Public Health District, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. 

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:


  • Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
  • Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
  • Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths 
  • Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
  • Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
  • Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you


In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, employee retirement plan, 14 paid holidays, 401K, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30-minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.



Requirements

Purchasing: Work in  Docusign and with district accounting staff to purchase items needed for the
Health department such as general supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Billing Duties: Review Service slips daily. 
Bill services to Medicaid and commercial insurances weekly. 
Check on insurance sites for payments and post payments daily. Complete billing summary
report monthly. 
Attend monthly billing meetings.
Supervisor Duties: Supervision of Clerical staff at Jefferson County. 
Approve Leave and time sheets for clerical staff.
Keep clerical staff advised of billing changes.
BCCP
Invoice for Clients seen in BCCP program.
Receive mammography bill and send to district.
General Admin Support Duties- Schedule clients, post payments, check insurances, answer HD phone.
Work with birth and death certificates. - * These duties will be performed on an as needed basis and
as back up when admin support staff is out of office due to vacation, illness and daily for lunch break
relief.
Other duties:
Daily bank deposits for clinic.
Daily Post Office pick up.
Accounts Receivable - depositing physical checks that come via USPS.
Responsible for shipping labs for HD.
Board of Health Secretary- attend quarterly BOH meetings; complete and post BOH minutes. 
Other duties as assigned.

All East Central Health District 6 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.


Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and 3 years of  job-related experience; or one year of experience
required at the lower level Admin Assistant 1 or position equivalent. 2 years of college/tech school desired but not
required.

Preferred Qualification

2 years of Public Health experience required

2 years of MD office experience- desired

General knowledge and understanding of insurance billing for state and private agencies.


Under the pre-employment fitness-for-duty this position is considered a

  • Category 1: Sedentary:

Primarily involves light physical work with minimal unusual working conditions. Examples include administrative roles, management, and HR specialists. 


Employment Information

 Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
  
  DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
  
  The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
  
  As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
  
  If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
  
DPH is 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.

Date Posted
01/23/2026
Job Reference
2025-11686
Organization
District 6 County Position
Location
Jefferson Co Health Dept, GA
Category
Administrative
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