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Posted: March 12, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Administrative Specialist II / 60019708

State of South Carolina

Department of Health and Human Services

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29201

Salary

$30,700 - $39,900

per year

Closes

March 20, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves providing administrative support to staff who determine eligibility for health and human services programs, helping clients with applications over the phone or in person, and handling paperwork like scanning documents and managing mail.

A good fit would be someone organized and reliable who enjoys customer service, works well in a team, and can handle routine office tasks in a busy government office.

It's an in-office role focused on improving efficiency in processing cases for long-term care services.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent related clerical experience
  • Strong customer service skills, including assisting clients in person or via telephone
  • Ability to screen applications, make referrals, answer questions, and resolve problems
  • Proficiency in administrative tasks such as reviewing documents for completeness, scanning into OnBase, and managing mail
  • Adherence to agency policies, HIPAA, and Medicaid confidentiality rules
  • Dependability, reliability, time management, and punctuality
  • Willingness to attend training, meetings, and participate in emergency preparedness/shelter duty as needed

Full Job Description

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The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.

This position is located in Community Long-Term Care (CLTC), Richland County.
This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position.

Are you the One? We are looking for an Administrative Specialist II, who provides administrative assistance to eligibility staff to improve efficiency in case processing. Performs administrative duties such as assisting clients, screening applications and resolving problems. Provides internal customer services by working in harmonious relationships and developing sound solutions to accomplish the S.C Department of Health and Human Services mission (The Department). Demonstrates positive, cooperative and professional relationships and customer service with staff, co-workers, customers, providers, administrators, the general public, and all stakeholders. Must exhibit dependability/reliability/time management by reporting to work on time, by meeting work schedules & deadlines and completing job tasks effectively and efficiently.

Assists clients in person or via telephone. Screens applicants, makes appropriate referrals, answers questions & resolves problems. Adheres to all agency policies, HIPAA Medicaid Confidentiality rules.

Must maintain punctuality with established schedules & exhibits exemplary customer service skills (friendly, helpful, courteous, and harmonious).

Provides administrative assistance to eligibility staff to improve efficiency in case processing. Reviews incoming applications/reviews for completeness.

Scans files accurately into OnBase using correct indexing and county information. Receives faxes and directs faxes to appropriate worker or virtually prints faxes into OnBase.

  • Maintains inventory of supplies/forms. Prepares supply order. Prepares reports as requested. Maintains filing system. Opens/date stamps/reads/researches incoming mail and distributes to appropriate staff daily and prepares outgoing mail. Delivers mail between offices as directed.
  • Available for Emergency Preparedness/Shelter duty when needed. 100% compliant in attending agency training as assigned.

    Must exhibit dependability/reliability/time management by adhering to established schedules and completing job tasks effectively and efficiently.

    Provides and maintains current and up to date contact information for self and county staff responsible for participating in emergency shelter duty.

  • Attends meetings and training sessions as required. Makes and keeps schedules, completes tasks timely and reports to work timely. Performs other duties as assigned.
  • The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE 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.
    • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
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    Requirements

    A high school diploma.

    Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.

    Additional Requirements:

    Occasional overnight travel.Sitting or standing for long periods of time.Lifting requirements: 20 lbs. Qualifications Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies relevant to the agency of employment.

    Must be able to perform routine administrative duties. Exercises discretion in applying policies and procedures. Adheres to all agency policies, HIPAA Medicaid Confidentiality rules.

    Additional Information 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.

    Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online.

    All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services 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.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 3/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/13/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5266596