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Customer Service Representative 1

  • $33,000 Per Year

Highlights

Under direct supervision, works and communicates with the general public, internal customers and/or external customers to provide information and services targeted to meet customer expectations. Must demonstrate excellent customer service and oral communication skills, to effectively interact with all levels of departmental personnel and outside customers.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGriffin, GA
IndustryGovernment and Military
Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
Websitehttp://dph.ga.gov

Description

Customer Service Representative 1

Spalding County Health Department District 4 Public Health

1007 Memorial Drive Griffin, GA 30224

Under direct supervision, works and communicates with the general public, internal customers and/or external customers to provide information and services targeted to meet customer expectations. All District 4 Public Health, County BOH employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Distribution site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Job Responsibilities
  • Provides quality customer service to all customers
  • Answers inbound calls in a timely manner
  • Makes appointments; follows up with missed appointments by calling client to reschedule
  • Follows communication "scripts" when scheduling the appropriate appointment
  • Identifies customers' needs, clarify information, provide solutions, refer programs/resources
  • Handles all client inquiries
  • Enters new client information into the system
  • Updates existing client information
  • Supports new program initiatives
  • Able to adapt to changing policy and procedures
  • Must abide by strict confidentiality requirements and all HIPPA guidelines
  • Must be an active listener with strong phone and verbal communication skills
  • Position requires employee to be detailed oriented; must be able to work efficiently and independently
  • Self-starter. Fast paced work environment. Ability to multi-task, set priorities and manage time effectively
  • Candidate must be organized
  • Assist with community-wide events
  • Other administrative duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications

Customer Service Representative 1: (Annual salary $33,000)

High school diploma or GED AND Six months of related experience handling customers' questions, complaints and/or providing information

  • Public Health experience
  • Bilingual – Spanish speaking
  • Computer experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data entry, etc.)
  • Must demonstrate excellent customer service and oral communication skills, to effectively interact with all levels of departmental personnel and outside customers
  • Work requires ability to manage multiple duties simultaneously
Additional Information

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

Additional Perks

  • A supportive and rewarding work environment
  • Physical Activity Breaks
  • Worksite Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Reference Checks & Immunizations Required.

District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selection.

About Company

The Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
 
Employment Information
 
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
 
DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
 
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
 
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
 
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
 
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
 
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

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