Administrative Assistant (Dietetics, Opticianry, Optometry, LTHC)
State of South Carolina
Posted: January 6, 2026 (9 days ago)
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State of South Carolina
Department of Health and Human Services
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$30,700 - $30,700
per year
Type
Closes
This job involves providing administrative support to staff who process eligibility applications for health and human services in a local office, including helping clients in person or by phone, screening paperwork, and managing files and supplies.
It's a good fit for someone organized and reliable who enjoys customer service and working in a team to help improve community health access.
No advanced degree is needed, just a high school diploma or equivalent experience.
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Assists clients in person or via telephone. Screens applicants, make appropriate referrals, answers questions & resolves problems. Adheres to all agency policies, HIPPA 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.
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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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