Agency
Dept of Health and Human ServicesDivision
Cherry HospitalJob Classification Title
Administrative Specialist I (S)Position Number
Grade
NC08About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work
This position will be assigned in the Screening and Admission Department. Duties include admission referral information processing referrals and processing new admissions once accepted to come to hospital. It also includes gathering demographic information from patients family significant other and/or referral source to create a medical record as well as entering information into state/hospital database. Assist Nurse Psychiatrist MD as requested/assigned to complete admission paperwork. Responds to inquiries about hospital admission procedures. Provides information to inquirers regarding commitment process Area Programs and Cherry Hospital procedures. Utilizes and maintains record keeping systems such as the admission logs census reports movement reports and all other admissions/hospital forms. Communicates with various departments within the hospital. Flexible in working rotating shifts weekends and holidays.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $37782 - $66120
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
Management Prefers: Person who has worked in an emergency admissions department with both medical and psychiatric experience. Communicates in both English and Spanish fluently.
This Position Is Designated as Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
About the Facility:
Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro North Carolina. Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. We strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at In addition to a very competitive salary this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package loan repayment opportunities employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.
Supplemental Contact Information:
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre- employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facilitys Vaccination Policy.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at and National Guard Preference
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.
Applicants will be communicated 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 at .
Minimum Education and Experience
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency 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.EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Angela Darden GurleyEmail:
Required Experience:
IC