What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Clerk (Part-Time) position at State of South Dakota?
Job ID : 30407
Agency : Department of Social Services / Human Services Center
Location : Yankton, SDSalary : $17.78 hourly plus shift pay; depending on qualifications
Pay Grade : E
Closing Date : Open Until Filled
This is a Part-Time >
20 hours weekly position with the Human Services Center. For more information on the Human Services Center, please visit
Summary :
This position conducts admission procedures for patients being admitted to a psychiatric and chemical dependency facility to ensure that personal, medical, and legal information is collected and recorded. Duties include greeting patients on arrival, reviewing legal documents, entering patient data into the electronic health record which includes scanning, overseeing the admission process by coordinating with various professional providers, assisting with patient safety checks / searches, responding to phone calls, and visitors.
This position works 2 days per week - primarily 12 : 30 p.m. - 11 p.m. on weekdays, every 4th weekend from 9 : 00 a.m. - 7 : 30 p.m., and rotating holidays.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have :
Knowledge of :
- medical terminology;
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software applications;
- record keeping practices;
- modern office equipment, practices, and procedures;
- Business English including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Ability to :
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55 : 10 : 02 : 08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest / conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.
NCRC : If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online :
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone : 605.773.3148 Email : careers@state.sd.us
An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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