POSTING DATE: JUNE 5, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: *OPEN UNTIL FILLED
This position is subject to close once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified
Full-Time Unclassified Position
SALARY: $31,200.00 Annually
LOCATION: District Clinical Services, Columbus Health Department, 5601 Veterans Pkwy., Columbus, GA 31904
DUTIES: Under supervision of the Office Manager, this position will be based in the Columbus Health Department and will perform a variety of general clerical and administrative support functions to include, but not limited to answering phones, check patients in and out for services, schedule appointments, filing, copying, faxing, collect copay, verify insurance, assist in the lab with paperwork and triage, maintain cleanliness in the waiting area, mailing letters and medical records to clients and provider offices, and recording data in eCW.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience communicating information in a customer service setting are required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Public Health experience, administrative and/or medical office experience.
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.
An applicant with a disability which requires special accommodation should contact Human Resources at 706-321-6127.
Benefits for Full-Time Eligible Employees:
•13 Paid Holidays
•Generous Leave Package
•Employees Retirement System
•Health Insurance
•Dental Insurance
•Vision Insurance
•Health Care Spending Account
•Dependent Care Spending Account
•Life Insurance
•AD&D Insurance
•Disability Insurance
•Legal Insurance
•Long-Term Care Insurance
•Specified Illness
•Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
•Atlanta Postal Credit Union
All Applicants Must Apply At: www.dph.georgia.gov Click on “About DPH” then “Careers”. Locate this position and click “Apply” to begin your application.
Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following:
•Criminal Background Check/ Fingerprinting
•Pre-Employment Drug Screening
•I-9 Employment Verification
•Reference Checks