Part-time / Hourly, Clerical Services Worker (Billing Clerk)

Clerical Services Worker

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can :

• Make a Professional Impact Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity Countless opportunities for continuous learning / development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

As a Clerical Services Worker within the West Central Health District at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

This position will be based in Columbus, GA and is not a remote position. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : High school diploma / GED and one (1) year of job-related billing / bookkeeping experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Medical billing experience preferred. Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to : staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and / or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and / or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov .

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer