Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Administrative Assistant Position Available In Darlington, South Carolina

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Administrative Assistant

Salary
$32,875.00

• $37,875.00 Annually
  Location Darlington County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  61008017
  Agency

SCDPH-PH

Region-Pee Dee
Opening Date
06/17/2025
Closing Date
6/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AA50

Position Number:

61008017

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
05/15/2025
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.

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Careers at

DPH:

Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity

Headquarters:

Hartsville Health Department
Provides administrative support for the WIC program. May also be required to perform other specialized clerical duties in other areas of the health department. Duties include direct contact with the public and staff of the agency.
Greets patients promptly, professionally, and courteously. Obtains appropriate information and screens for eligibility following program guidelines, federal, state, and local policies/procedures. Provides appropriate and accurate information needed by patients for participation in the WIC program. Completely utilizes all components of the WIC computer program and follows system security protocols.
Issues food instruments per program policies/procedures. Processes unissued food instruments and other reporting requirements accurately and in a timely manner. Assists in maintaining the formula logbook to ensure all formula is accounted.
Establishes, maintains, and processes patient records including DPH Form 1862 and food instrument registers.
Mails patient notifications, schedules patients for appointments, ensures clinic sites is adequately supplied, and assists with telephone coverage.
Provides overall support for health department activities on-site and in the community.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:

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

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.
Must be able to respond timely and appropriately to frequently changing conditions and to make recommendations concerning procedural improvement to office/maintenance operations.
DPH employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. This involves being subject to duty and or call on a 24-hour basis.
You must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable transportation.
This position may require working early (before 8:30 am), evening (after 5:00 pm) and/or Saturday’s.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time, if required.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

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 may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of medical office experience. Public health experience.
Additional Comments

EEO:

SC DPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an 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.

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.

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

If you are looking for work/life balance, this is the place to be. Easy pace, terrific area to raise a family, low cost of living, beautiful area

• close to the beaches and the mountains.

Low median cost of living, low taxes, and excellent school systems.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse & Children
15 Days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
15 Days Sick Leave per year
13 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program

REMOTE WORK

The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions.
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency

SCDPH-PH

Region-Pee Dee
Address
145 E. Cheves Street
Florence, South Carolina, 29033
Phone
803-898-7308
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