Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 38158
Agency: Department of Health - Division of Family and Community Health
Location:Pierre or Sioux Falls, SDSalary: $30.31-$35.66 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 11/3/26
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Health - Division of Family and Community Health. For more information on the Department of Health, please visit https://doh.sd.gov/ .
The South Dakota Department of Health's programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live, work and play; provide education to help people make good health decisions; prepare for, respond to, and prevent public health threats; and support efforts to enhance quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our services touch the lives of every person in South Dakota.
We recognize that employees are our most valuable resource and we are committed to promoting a culture of excellence in the Department of Health. We trust our employees to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We are interested in employing a culturally diverse and skilled workforce that exhibits the values of leadership, accountability, communication, integrity, and teamwork. Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of South Dakotans healthier and safer.
The South Dakota Department of Health values flexibility in the workplace. Part of that flexibility includes the ability to work from home. Working from home is a meaningful way to meet individual needs, wants, and desires when it comes to balancing the entire team's home and work lives. That balance is something we value while allowing most positions the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Working from home is a privilege and is subject to review depending upon the position.
Please visit our website at http://doh.sd.gov/ for further information about the Department of Health.
The South Dakota Department of Health is seeking an All Women Count! Program Coordinator for the Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. This position provides case management and follow-up support to program participants, coordinates breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services, assists with Medicaid enrollment and annual eligibility reviews for women diagnosed with cancer, and assists with billing issues. This position also assists with program oversight and federal grant implementation, including interpreting federal guidelines, developing and implementing program policies and procedures, providing technical assistance and education to participating providers, and implementing the program's portion of the federal grant work plan and budget. The ideal candidate has clinical experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to build relationships with healthcare providers and community partners across South Dakota. This is a full-time position requiring occasional in-state and out-of-state travel.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: A Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, such as community health, public health, social work, or nursing. Experience with case management, patient navigation, or healthcare program coordination is preferred.
Knowledge of:
- clinical care, cancer screening, diagnostic services, and patient navigation;
- healthcare systems, case management principles, and patient follow-up procedures
- ethical and professional conduct
- privacy practices and reporting procedures
Skills to:
- coordinate screening, diagnostic services, and follow-up care for program participants;
- communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with healthcare providers, patients, and community partners;
- identify and resolve barriers to care, including billing and access issues;
- maintain accurate documentation and manage multiple priorities;
- develop and maintain community-clinical partnerships.
Ability to:
- apply clinical experience to support patient navigation and follow-up;
- exercise independent judgment in making program decisions that balance participant needs with program requirements;
- explain program requirements and eligibility criteria clearly and professionally;
- handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately;
- travel occasionally, both in state and out of state.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
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 I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify 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 here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=569
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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