Administrative Assistant - Nursing Administration (Harris Hospital)

Administrative Assistant - Nursing Administration (Harris Hospital)

Salary

$37,200.00 - $48,300.00 Annually

Location

Anderson County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

190222

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division

Patrick B Harris Psychiatric Hospital

Opening Date

07/06/2026

Closing Date

7/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AA75

Position Number:

60014558

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm)

Pay Grade

GEN06

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.

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Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples 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 Assistant for Nursing Administration, who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate lifes 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, Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, 130 SC-252, Anderson, SC 29621.

As the Administrative Assistant, you will coordinate and direct administrative and secretarial operations of the Nursing Administration Division of Harris Hospital.

Responsibilities for the Administrative Assistant include:

• Serve as the Executive Secretary to the Nursing Executive / Nurse Manager, Institutional and Nurse Manager IIs (NMII). Maintain master file of all Nursing Service minutes, reports and pertinent data and generates graphics, labels and other data as necessary.
• Serve as the Nursing Staff Scheduler; distribute computerized schedules for all nursing staff and distribute daily computerized nursing staff rosters to the NMIIs. Maintain a database of all required mandatory training and schedules needed training for employee to maintain compliance.
• Responsible for reconciling and clearing exceptions in Kronos for the Harris Hospital Nursing Department staff on a daily basis and for training nursing staff of their responsibilities in using the Kronos system.
• Prepare revisions or additions to Nursing Service Operational Policies and Procedures per committee instructions. Maintain master file and master computer file of all original Nursing Service Operational Policies and Procedures. Keep Lodge Clerks/Administrative Specialists Ils abreast of information which is required in their specific areas.
• Serve as coordinator and prepare performance reviews / Employee Performance Management System (EPMSs) for distribution for all nursing staff. Support and abide by EPMS and Progressive Disciplinary policies.
• Coordinate Student Nurse clinical rotation schedules and orientation schedules for Schools of Nursing with area higher education institutions.
• Schedule applicants for interviews for licensed and non-licensed nursing positions and provide tours of the facility explaining nursing rules and regulations to licensed and non-licensed applicants when appropriate.
• Maintain clinical competency by mastering / qualifying required mandatory and non-mandatory in-service / training during this rating period.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment.
• A bachelors degree may be substituted for the related work experience.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to sit at computer for extended period of time.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend and climb at least two flights of stairs.
• Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas as needed.
• Ability to work with repetitive unusual patient behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelors degree and one (1) year experience or high school graduate and five (5) years experience in clerical or administrative position(s).
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Have knowledge of filing and compiling reports, typing (35 WPM or better).
• Have ability to work under supervision and be self-motivated and very versatile.
• Have ability to keep and record minutes of assigned meetings.
• Have an understanding of scheduling systems.

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 here 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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)

• Retirement benefit choices *

• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)

• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

• 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 work experience that is directly related to the area of employment or have a bachelors degree that may be substituted for the related work experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a bachelors degree and one (1) year experience or high school graduate and five (5) years experience in clerical or administrative position(s)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the ability to sit at computer for extended period of time, lift up to fifty (50) pounds, stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend and climb at least two flights of stairs?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to create ongoing schedules in scheduling systems (i.e. UKG/Kronos) and promptly meet deadlines for publication/distribution?

• Yes
• No

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

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Address 400 Otarre Parkway

Cayce, South Carolina, 29033

Phone OIDD - (803)898-9600

OMH - (803) 898-8600

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.