Regional Administrative Specialist

: Description of Work

This position is to be an Administrative Assistant to the Regional Supervisor and support DIS staff housed within that Regional Office. The primary duty will be daily office telephone coverage and disseminating messages in a prompt and sensitive manner. This employee is an administrative liaison between, local providers, other regional offices and the county health departments. In so, communicating with these individuals to ensure proper documentation of testing information and performing data entry and/or updates within NCEDSS. S/he is responsible for ensuring daily office security and adhering to the Branch confidentiality policies. S/he is responsible for typing correspondence, preparing BDA's, data entry of client medical information, maintaining office supplies, mail duty and other general office duties. About the Division of Public Health and the Communicable Disease Branch : The NC Division of Public Health (DPH) works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina - Everywhere, Everyday, Everybody. The Communicable Disease Branch of the Division of Public Health primarily deals with infectious diseases that are reportable by law to the state health department, as well as a few other communicable diseases of public health significance, such as influenza, norovirus infection and certain healthcare-associated infections.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Data processing and word processing skills, preferable familiarity with Windows, Internet, Excel and Microsoft Word software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality; all HIV/STD information will be kept in strictest confidence.
• Ability to learn new procedures, medical terminology,
• Ability to handle a variety of demands at once.
• Ability to work independently.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence. Pre-Employment criminal background checks are required for some positions. Division of Public Health (DPH) main locations, including their grounds, are tobacco-free as outlined in the Tobacco-free Campus Policy. All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, “vape products” and all smokeless tobacco products, may not be used in the indicated areas. For more information, please see the policy and FAQ posted here: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR, 919-707-5450 . Please refer to the link below for additional information: