With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina. 
This position is located at the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center, West Ashley Office, 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd Charleston SC 29414
Responsibilities for this Position Title include but are not limited to:
Under general supervision of the Administrative Coordinator, provide administrative support to Intake and Emergency Services at CDMHC and with hospital funding reporting.
Meets with patients and families to complete all intake paperwork, including the signing of consents, obtaining and completing billing and insurance information. Provides quality customer services when answering phones and meeting with patients/families.
Completes data entry into CIS and obtains billing information. Calls to verify insurance Utilizes portals for verification or calls to verify insurance.
Provides complex clerical duties for supervisors of the programs associated with the Assessment/Mobile Crisis Unit. Assists the Program Director with required monthly reports, hospital funding compilation, and other tasks as assigned.State Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements:A high school diploma and two years of clerical experience; or an associate degree in secretarial science or other related field; or three years of clerical experience. Note:If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.

• Type at a corrected rated of 35 wpm.

• Familiar with modern office procedures and equipment including personal computing, word processing, windows, etc.

 

• Excellent writing and grammar skills. 

•  Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and lead others.

• Organizational skills, ability to work efficiently.

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 in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
 
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
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs