Fiscal Technician I / Postal Cashier – DoFS (G. W. Bryan Hospital)

Job Responsibilities Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s 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 a Fiscal Technician I who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life’s 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, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203As the Fiscal Technician I, working under limited supervision, you will maintain a daily accounting of resident’s personal funds and facility petty cash through the completion of required accounting procedures and internal agency requirements. You will perform a full range of accounting duties, involving posting and updating of records for the Inpatient Services Cashier/Postal Office using an automated system (Avatar/MyUnity).Responsibilities for the Fiscal Technician I:

Responsible for cashier operations and functions including preparing credit card, cash, and check receipts. Review receipt and disbursements of patient state and state funds to ensure that proper transactions occur for deposit to personal funds accounts, social security, patient payroll checks, and shopping trips. Transactions include verifying funds availability in patients accounts, disbursing petty cash, verifying spending or purchase, writing receipts, preparing vouchers, depositing funds and sending to the SCOMH Business Office.
Prepare or assist in the preparation of invoices, receipts, vouchers, bank deposits; Process the batching and posting of financial data into a computer system, the calculation of data to be deposited into the state accounting system, and the maintenance of records in accordance with the state’s retention schedule.
Review request for patient funds with staff to verify available funds requested against Avatar balances; check for daily funds with the A&D offices for after hour transactions.
Accept payments for miscellaneous revenues such as parking tickets, lost keys, and medical records.
Assist in the operation of Inpatient Services Post Office. Working knowledge of hospital and US Postal Regulations.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and one (1) year of clerical accounting or cashier experience; or three years of clerical accounting or cashier experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments Post hire, employees must have:

Knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment. Knowledge of basic principles and practices of accounting, cashiering, and bookkeeping. Knowledge of various types of filing systems.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations. Ability to interpret and apply financial procedures and regulations. Ability to perform prescribed analyses of financial records. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff members and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Must exercise sound judgement and work independently.

Job duties involve in depth knowledge of how SCOMH accounting system functions. This work involves payment of numerous invoices, requires use of computer, copy machine, fax, and 10-key calculator, and Microsoft Office suite. Position requires some lifting in the performance of specified duties. The cashier’s office should be kept secured and audit ready.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

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
Retirement benefit choices *
State Retirement Plan
State Optional Retirement Program

*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 EmployeesThe 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 , which includes prescription coverage and wellness 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 , including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the , which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for , 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.01Have 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)?

02If 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.

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03Do you have a high school diploma and one (1) year of clerical accounting or cashier experience; or three (3) years’ clerical accounting or cashier experience?

04Do you have at least 15 semester hours in accounting related courses?

05Do you have customer service experience working with the public?

06What type of cashier experience do you have?07Do you have any South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) experience?

08Are you able to work under pressure to meet critical deadlines?

09Are you able to work with limited supervision?

10Do you have experience using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and software at an intermediate level?

11SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION: A background Investigation will be conducted that may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, driver’s license and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Please type in your social security number.12Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put “negotiable” or “open”).

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