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Salary: $37,200.00 - $48,300.00 Annually Location : Horry County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 183774 Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division: Waccamaw Center for Mental Health Opening Date: 01/06/2026 Closing Date: 1/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code:: AA75 Position Number:: 60029343 Normal Work Schedule:: Other Pay Grade: GEN06 Hiring Range - Min.: $37,200.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $48,300.00 Opening Date: 01/07/2026 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking an Administrative Assistant who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply. This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 164 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526. As the Administrative Assistant, working under limited supervision of the Office Manager, performs a variety of administrative duties to aid and support the Conway Business Office of WCMH. Serves as a team lead and assists in overseeing and managing staff in coordination with Office Manager and Clinic Director. Responsibilities for the Administrative Assistant • Ensure excellent customer service including being responsive to the need of patients/visitors and address people in a respectful manner. • Schedule patient appointment and monitor the schedules of assigned clinical and medical staff members to ensure maximum efficiency of patient care hours. Backfill any canceled appointments. • Confirm all new patients complete registration per OMH policy and quality • Verify all patient insurance information and update in CIS/EMR systems. • Comply with SC Law regarding voter registration and offer patient assistance with voter registration. • Adhere to Center, DMH and State Corporate Compliance policy, procedure and regulation. Helps ensure service area is CARF accredited. Maintain patient confidentiality as required. • Act as a backup and compile with Division of Financial Services policies and procedures including collecting payments and demonstrate fiscal responsibility by informing patients of their outstanding balances and requesting payment for services rendered. Validate that payment received from patient or payor source are posted timely to patient account. • Review portal daily to ensure patient receives reminder and reschedule patient as needed. • Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum and Additional 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. Preferred Qualifications • Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. • Prior work experience in a medical office setting. Additional Comments Post hire, employees must: • Have computer knowledge/experience. • Must be able to use office equipment including multi-line switchboard, copier, scanner, fax machine, shredder and scheduling software programs. • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and be able to walk around the building, stoop, bend and operate a state vehicle. • Must be able to provide a 10-year DMV driving record. • Communicate courteously and effectively in person and over the phone with public and co-workers. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: • Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information. • 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year • 15 days sick leave per year • 13 paid holidays • Paid Parental Leave • S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available • Retirement benefit choices * • State Retirement Plan • State Optional Retirement Program • 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. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Have you ever been employed by the SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)? • Yes • No 02 If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below. • Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement. 03 Did you graduate with at least a high school diploma? • Yes • No 04 Do you have work experience directly related to the area of employment? • Yes • No 05 Have you worked in a clinical setting? • Yes • No 06 Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open"). Required Question