Administrative Assistant (Dietetics, Opticianry, Optometry, LTHC)

Full Job Description

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Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

• You will process initial, renewal, and/or reinstatement applications for assigned boards/panels (via paper and online), utilizing applicable databases and software.
• You will review and evaluate documents and ensure all necessary requirements for licensure are completed.
• You will serve as the disciplinary/compliance monitoring designee, including preparing orders and agreements, preparing letters of caution, monitoring licensee compliance with orders and agreements, the payment of fines, and attendance of educational courses.
• You will assist with the preparation of proceedings and hearings, particularly as it relates to disciplinary proceedings.
• You will respond to customer inquiries received through walk-ins, telephone calls, e-mails, and other methods providing timely and accurate responses to the assigned boards/panels application, licensing, and continuing education requirements and processes.
• You will perform a variety of other administrative and technical functions such as processing various applications, preparing lists, drafting correspondence, preparing reports and newsletters, sending letters, maintaining files, communicating with examination providers regarding scores, updating applicable websites, and completing the continuing education audit.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

• MANDATORY: Must be able to successfully complete a fingerprint-based background check and be vetted by SLED Criminal Justice Information Services.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma and three (3) years’ of experience that is directly related to the area of employment.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of office management and general administrative functions.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying laws/policies and procedures with licensees.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to understand and follow routine and complex instructions.
• Considerable skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and software.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Other Requirements

• Position works in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and standing.
• May require occasional work outside of normal office hours.
• May be required to lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Daily filing, data entry, telephone and computer use.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation 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 per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs