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Job ID: 31345 Agency: Health Location: Pierre SDSalary: $24.11 $28.36 Hourly depending on qualifications Pay Grade: H Closing Date: 05/11/2025
The South Dakota Department of Health is seeking a detailoriented compassionate and techsavvy Patient Card Specialist to join our Medical Cannabis Team!
This role is responsible for certifying authorized practitioners processing applications for eligible cardholders within the medical cannabis patient portal and serves as the lead in providing technical assistance and highlevel customer service to a high volume of callers and email inquiries.
Key Responsibilities:
review and process patient and caregiver applications accurately and efficiently;
certify authorized practitioners;
provide technical support and guidance to applicant navigating the online system;
respond to a high volume of incoming phone calls and emails with professionalism and empathy;
maintain accurate records and data electronic systems;
collaborate with team members to identify process improvements and streamline workflows.
This position is located in Pierre SD and is not eligible for remote work.
Please visit our website at for further information about the Department of Health.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelors degree is preferred.
2 years of experience in customer service healthcare administration or a related field.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Comfortable working in a fastpaced highvolume environment.
Proficiency in computer systems and database management.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Knowledge of:
principles and practices of public administration;
supervision and other personnel management processes;
applicable state and federal laws rules and regulations;
general methods and processes in areas such as purchasing budgeting accounting and other administrative activities pertinent to government operations;
computer systems and applications;
distribution methodologies;
applicable state and federal laws rules and regulation;
computer systems and applications including Word Excel Outlook Microsoft Teams and program specific software;
general methods and processes in areas such as budgeting accounting and other administrative activities pertinent to government operations.
Ability to:
communicate information effectively and efficiently;
answer phone calls emails and other written correspondence;
troubleshoot potential solutions with practitioners and patients;
exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions;
develop and expand own subject matter knowledge to apply and share with others;
provide technical assistance to practitioners patients establishment personnel and team members;
possess initiative and the ability to take on tasks and projects;
provide input on high profile work that represents the Medical Cannabis Program with external parties;
exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions;
communicate information concisely and efficiently;
plan and project future operating needs in terms of fiscal needs and staffing changes;
interpret objectives and develop practical applications.
Additional Requirements:To be considered please attach your resume and Cover Letter.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted. South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
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