Registry Intake Specialist (Public Health Program Specialist 1)

Agency: Department of Public Health
Class Title: PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIAL I - 36611 

Office: Health Promotion

DIvision: Medical Cannabis

Posting ID: 31-25-0134/ 43065

Posted: 12/18/2024-1/3/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,766/month; Full Range $4,766 - $6,632/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number:

31-25-0134/ 43065

 

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform complex technical functions within the Medical Cannabis Program. Determines eligibility of medical cannabis registry applications and completes final processing of applications including approval of the application and registry card printing. Corresponds with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to ensure applications are processed compliant with the Illinois Administrative Rules and statutes related to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act. Provides feedback on systems and procedures used in medical cannabis card processing. Keeps track of deficiencies and issues in the medical cannabis patient registry system.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave