Job Description

Salary: $32,875.00 - $37,875.00 Annually
Location : Horry County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 179398-61008137
Agency: SCDPH-PH Region-Pee Dee
Opening Date: 08/25/2025
Closing Date: 9/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AA50
Position Number:: 61008137-179398
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN04
Hiring Range - Min.: $32,875.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $37,875.00
Opening Date: 08/25/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be uploaded for review but will NOT be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position or substitute for completing any section of the application. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
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Provides direct support for clinical services, preventive health (family planning/STD/ HIV), women infants children (WIC), immunizations, and medical records. Serves as receptionist and helps with other areas as needed and/or assigned.

Meets, interviews, and directs public health clients. Greets patients promptly, professionally, and courteously. Obtains appropriate information and screens for eligibility following program guideline, federal, state, and local policies and procedures. Provides appropriate and accurate information needed by patients for participation in the WIC program. Issues food instruments per program policies and procedures. Processes unissued food instruments and other reporting requirements accurately and in a timely manner according to program standards. Assists in maintaining the formula logbook.
Provides administrative support for clinic services including preventive health (family planning/STD/HIV) and the immunization program. Interviews clients updating information in demographics in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and medical record. Answers the telephone and schedules appointments as needed. Screens and updates eligibility based on program requirements/guidelines.
Greets the public and serves as clerk for the front desk/records area. Maintains current knowledge of records management to include electronic records in accordance with program/region and comprehensive health records manual policies and procedures. Serves as the primary to the mailroom for the health department. Performs a variety of assigned office duties to other program areas including but not limited to mailing patient notifications, and schedules patients for appointments. Ensures clinic is adequately supplied with necessary forms/supplies.
This position is headquartered at the Myrtle Beach Health Department (Horry County)
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: Two (2) years' experience in a responsible office setting or an associate degree in secretarial science or related field and one (1) year experience in a responsible office setting.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Preferred Qualifications


One (1) year of medical office experience and public health experience.

Additional Comments
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.


EEO: The Department of Public Health 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.

Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
Immunization Requirements: All new employees who are healthcare providers will be required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health 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
• and
REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions.
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.
01


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

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a current SCDPH employee or have you ever been employed by SCDPH or SCDHEC?

• Yes
• No

03


Would you be willing to accept a salary within the hiring range of $32,875 - $37,875?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have public health experience?

• Yes
• No

05


If you answered "Yes" to Question 4, please briefly describe your experience. If you do not have any experience, please type "N/A" below.
06


Do you have experience in a medical office or office setting?

• Yes
• No

07


If you answered "Yes" to Question 6, please briefly describe your experience. If you do not have any experience, please type "N/A" below.
08


Are you able to stand for long periods of time, if required?

• Yes
• No

09


Are you able to lift 30 pounds, if required?

• Yes
• No

10


Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, in the event a state automobile is not available?

• Yes
• No

11


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. The application and not an attached resume will be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and understand this statement

• Yes
• No

12


Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

13


If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

14


All new employees who are healthcare providers will be required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment. Are you willing to receive these vaccines or provide documentation of immunity?

• Yes
• No

15


How did you hear about this position?

• State NEOGOV Website (jobs.sc.gov)
• LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
• Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
• College Job Board
• Job Fair
• External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)
• Other

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Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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