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Salary: $30,700.00 - $39,900.00 Annually
Location : Georgetown County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 190877
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Waccamaw Center for Mental Health
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 9/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AA50
Position Number:: 60005916
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN04
Hiring Range - Min.: $30,700.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $39,900.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application online 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 a Georgetown Clinic Support Staff / Administrative Specialist II 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 (OMH), Waccamaw Mental Health Center - Georgetown Clinic,525 Lafayette Circle, Georgetown, SC 29440.
As the Georgetown Clinic Support Staff, under general supervision, you will perform a variety of routine administrative duties/ clinical support with a moderate level of individual and patient accountability in the Georgetown Front Office or Waccamaw Center for Mental Health. Exercises good judgement in the application of established offices and procedures
Responsibilities for the Georgetown Clinic Support Staff:

• Responsible for all front office operations including phone, scheduling appointments for clinicians and Doctors, scanning and importing documents into the Avatar. Act as primary cashier, act as back-up with posting payments and weekly bank deposits. Complete all intake procedures for data entry in Avatar, gather and verify all third-party billing information. Research and obtain any information needed in the computer data base to ensure correct and timely billing services.
• Assist with intake procedures for data entry in Avatar, gathers and verifies all third-party billing information. Process closures and changes utilizing accepted
  procedures. Reviews and responds to medical records request as appropriate. Assure all outside record request have been documented and logged in accurately.
• Print out staffing schedule on a daily basis for the doctors. Verify the cash daily, making sure that it is locked up at the end of every day, and covers late night once month after hours for crisis.
• Maintains documentation of charts and other records according to State, federal local, BHDD-OMH, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and two (2) years of clerical experience; or an associate degree in secretarial science or other related field; or 3 years of clerical experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of HIPPA and 42 CFR part 2 regulations, ensures that all medical records requests are handled efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Walking, sitting, standing and lifting light items.
• Must have a valid driver's license and provide a 10-year driving record to operate a state vehicle.
• Hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend, ability to lift 40 pounds and climb two (2) flights of stairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments
Post hire, employees must:

• Be able to complete Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification.
• Have general knowledge of office practices and use of office equipment.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively.
• Be flexible, cooperative, have the ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Manage time in a proficient and effective manner in the course of carrying out day to day duties.

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.
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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

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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.

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Do you have a high school diploma and two (2) years of clerical experience; or an associate degree in secretarial science or other related field; or 3 years of clerical experience?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
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