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Administrative Coordinator I / BPH Pharmacy

State of South Carolina

Cayce, SC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$39,300–$53,100 Per Year
SKILLS
Academic Background, Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Behavioral Health, Business Support, CPR Certification, Cardiac Arrest, Communication Skills, Corporate Compliance, Developmental Disabilities, Documentation, Driver's License, Emergency Care, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Financial Procedures, Groundskeeping, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Insurance, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, High School Diploma, Hospital, Information Technology & Information Systems, Licensing, Manual Dexterity, Medications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Pharmacy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Administration, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Regulations, Retirement Plan, Spanish Language
LOCATION
Cayce, SC
POSTED
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Salary: $39,300.00 - $53,100.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 187970
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Greater Bryan Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date: 05/01/2026
Closing Date: 5/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH10
Position Number:: 60029789
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday- Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN07
Hiring Range - Min.: $39,300.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $53,100.00
Opening Date: 05/01/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking an Administrative Coordinator I, who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

As the Administrative Coordinator I, you will report to the Bryan Psychiatric Hospital's Pharmacy Director, and perform complex administrative activities to support pharmacy operations, workflow, and personnel; maintain state and federal pharmacy and non-pharmacy drug storage regulatory licensing and permitting; monitor pharmacist and pharmacy technician credentialing. You will also use knowledge of specific programs and pharmacy operations to make independent decision, and exercise judgment concerning internal office procedure; perform paraprofessional duties and assist the professional staff of the pharmacy in completing, under limited supervision, complex, highly skilled duties involved in the practice of pharmacy.

Responsibilities for the Administrative Coordinator I include:
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute administrative, business support activities, and projects essential for pharmacy operation.
  • Provide administrative support to the BPH Director of Pharmacy and the Pharmacy Supervisor.
  • Perform timekeeping and payroll duties, including maintenance of timekeeping records.
  • Coordinate personnel activities for the department and monitor/maintain pharmacy field folders, including credentialing documentation for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, student interns and volunteers from employment through separation.
  • Maintain state and federal licensing activities for the pharmacy department and non-pharmacy drug storage areas.
  • Research, prepare documentation, and obtain non-drug related pharmacy supplies, equipment (including IT related equipment) and equipment repairs from appropriate sources in keeping with procurement procedures.
  • Serve as recorder/organizer and disseminator of minutes for BPH/MV Medication Management Committee and other meetings as assigned.
  • Provide additional staffing as a pharmacy technician and perform other related job duties when required.
  • Maintain mandatory training requirement, including SCIES, PPD, MAPS, MANDT, and CPR refresher training, cultural and population-specific compliance, corporate HIPAA compliance, harassment-free workplace and time and attendance policies.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
  • A high school diploma and relevant experience in business management, public administration or administrative services.
  • A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.
  • Active registration with the SC LLR Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.
Additional Requirements
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to see, hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend and climb at least two (2) or three (3) flights of stairs.
  • Must have manual dexterity.
  • Must be able to provide emergency care (CPR) to patients of cardiac/respiratory arrest and utilize MAPS/MANDT in specific situations as warranted.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Administrative experience in healthcare or academic healthcare environment, proficiency with SCEIS, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:
  • Have knowledge of agency policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and program services.
  • Have knowledge of policies, rules, and regulations related to professional pharmacy practice.
  • Have knowledge or governmental fiscal and personnel procedures.
  • Have knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
  • Be able to coordinate diverse administrative functions.
  • Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Be able to communicate effectively.
  • Maintain active pharmacy technician registration with SC LLR Board of Pharmacy.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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.

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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
  • Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
  • Retirement benefit choices *
    • State Retirement Plan
    • State Optional Retirement Program

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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.
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Have you ever been employed by the SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)?
  • Yes
  • No

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If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.
  • Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

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Did you graduate with a high school diploma and have relevant experience in business management, public administration or administrative services?
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you registered with the SC LLR Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician?
  • Yes
  • No

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Did you graduate with at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university?
  • Yes
  • No

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
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