Posting number: 2026-00911
Department: District 9-1 County Position
Job classification: CLERICAL WORKER
Posting type: Open
Categories: Clerical & Data Entry
Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
Performs a variety of customer service and clerical support functions in a vital records department. Incumbent must be able to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast paced environment be proficient with computers and a variety of software programs, appropriately handle customer service issues and manage customer demands.
This is a part-time hourly position and not eligible for benefits.
All Coastal Health District, County Health Department 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 Dispensing 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.
Assist customers with inquiries regarding birth and death certificates while providing professional and courteous service. Process birth and death certificates, paternity acknowledgments, legitimations, and current year corrections in accordance with state regulations and procedures. • Register death certificates with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Process funeral home requests and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. Submit tickets to SOVR when applicable to resolve record or system-related issues. • Verify, review, and process certificate requests submitted through Vital Chek services. Authorize disposition permits as well as disinterment and reinterment permits in compliance with legal requirements. Process mail-in orders efficiently while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive records. Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with vital records policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
High school diploma or GED AND 12 months of experience handling customer's questions, complaints and/or providing information.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and have strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and basic data entry. Knowledge of and previous experience with Gavers software preferred.
To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit -https://coastalhealthdistrict.org
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email 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.
*Coastal Health District 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 selections.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead state government agency in preventing disease, injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters from a health perspective. In 2011, the General Assembly restored DPH to its own state agency after more than 30 years of consolidation with other departments. At the state level, DPH functions through numerous divisions, sections, programs and offices. Locally, DPH funds and collaborates with Georgia's 159 county health departments and 18 public health districts. Through the changes, the mission has remained constant – to protect the lives of all Georgians.
Today, DPH’s main functions include: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Maternal and Child Health, Infectious Disease and Immunization, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Emergency Medical Services, Pharmacy, Nursing, Volunteer Health Care, the Office of Health Equity, Vital Records, and the State Public Health Laboratory.
For more information about DPH, visit www.dph.ga.gov.
