Salary: $31,561.00 - $58,393.00 Annually
Location : Orangeburg County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 163501
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Orangeburg
Opening Date: 04/02/2024
Closing Date: 4/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AA75
Position Number:: TBD
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 4
Hiring Range - Min.: $31,561.00
Opening Date: 04/02/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line. VETERAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities

Who We Are:
Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center is part of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center/OAMHC provides mental health services to individuals in Orangeburg, Calhoun, Bamberg and Holly Hill Counties.
Under the Supervision of the OAMHC Chief of Staff, assists with the areas of quality assurance CARF and medical records needs
1. Assistant for the Office of Quality Management and CARF Coordinator. At least quarterly, provide statistical data for quality assurance quarterly audit. Will assist with policy and procedure books as well as updates for CARF manuals. Assist with preparing handouts for new staff orientation and credentialing of new employees.

2. Prepare and create appropriate forms and PowerPoints and monitor various components of QA program and CARF. Responsible for coordinating CARF meetings with center staff, sending emails relating to training, dispersing handouts and appropriate forms, and ensuring that training hours are placed on staff transcripts.
3. Create spreadsheets for various reports and functions, assist with processing paybacks, prepare schedule of QA activities, and assist with QA audit process. Responsible for sending emails on behalf of Quality Assurance (includes Cooperate Compliance & Credentialing). Responsible for maintaining QA manuals and updating as necessary. Maintain and update DHHS Bulletin Notebook as required.
4. Will act as back-up to Medical Records and other related duties as required as well as other QA/Compliance duties as necessary.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

State : 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.
DMH: 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

Knowledge of the principles, policies and practices of clerical duties. Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public. Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
Must be comfortable and effective working in a professional office environment. Must understand and address the needs of external and internal customers of the Center. Must have a positive attitude and treat all consumers, staff, supervisors, and surrounding community with dignity and respect at all times. Must possess a current, valid state motor vehicle operator license.
Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
•Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
•15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
•15 days sick leave per year
•13 paid holidays
•State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment.
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.
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How serious do you take being on time and being present for work as scheduled?
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Do you have experience with electronic health/ medical records?

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Are you on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders?

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Are you willing to take a mandatory pre-employment drug test?

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Have you ever been an employee of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, other State Agency, or SC School District?
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Do you have customer service experience? If so, describe.
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Please indicate your understanding to the following statement by checking Yes below: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.

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Have you attached your unofficial transcripts to this application?

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