Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant is primarily responsible for all administrative support for evening services (Social Competency Program, STEP, Outpatient Therapy Clinic, Evaluation Services) Monday-Thursday (10 : 30am-7pm) and Saturdays 9 : 30am-2 : 30pm. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Administrative Intake Manager.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Provide front desk coverage from 10 : 30-7 : 00 Monday through Thursday and 9 : 30-2 : 30 on Saturdays.
- Interact professionally and proactively with clients, visitors, and staff.
- Check in clients and obtain any paperwork needed and ensure EHR records are up to date.
- Maintain / manage transportation information and updates for STEP / SC clients.
- Answer and direct incoming calls / faxes to the appropriate party promptly and efficiently and handle all correspondences for evening / weekend services.
- Responsible for registering checks and handling cash at the front desk.
- Responsible for sending outreach letters to clients.
- File, copy, scan and perform other administrative documentation as needed.
- Maintain client attendance records / completion of billing sheet that records bus times.
- Maintain and document contact regarding appointment no show log.
- Manage, sort, and distributes mail, packages, correspondence, and electronic communications for staff.
- Additional duties as assigned by Administrative Manager.
- Actively looks for ways to support the staff with various administrative or project related tasks.
- Ensure scheduling on Credible is up to date.
- Handle requests for scheduling / rescheduling needs onsite, including no shows and cancellations.
- Check inventory and maintain reception area and storage spaces to meet appearance standards.
Communication :
Express oral information clearly and concisely.Express written information clearly, concisely, and legibly.Use effective listening skills : pay attention, give thoughtful consideration, and demonstrate regard for the feelings and needs of others.Take responsibility for clarity of information conveyed and received.Communicate using tact, discretion, and diplomacy at all times.Convey relevant information in a timely way.Professionalism :
Regular and timely attendance at work.Effective time management : prioritize and organize activities and tasks so that work is completed in a timely manner.Timely attendance at meetings.Consistent, independent completion of assignments.Demonstrate understanding of role, boundaries of role and how role fits into the organization.Take ownership and responsibility for role.Follow established policies and procedures.Accurately represent the Center's philosophy and values.Maintain the Center's standards of quality.Take responsibility for own learning and professional development.Actively participate with supervisor in performance management process.Teamwork :
Demonstrate awareness of responsibility towards common goal.Demonstrate a clear willingness to help in all work situations.Adapt to changing demands.Present suggestions in a constructive and objective manner.Recognize and value the contributions of others demonstrate regard for multiple perspectives.Work to create group cohesionProblem Solving :
Assess problems with accuracy.Based on assessment, make decisions best suited to meeting the needs of the situation.Discern between immediately pressing situations and longer term ones.Mitigate problem situations by using a constructive, professional approach.When necessary and suited to context, gather additional information and consult other resources.Consider other perspectives and multiple options.Generate alternative approaches to problem.Implement solution(s) effectively.Demonstrate awareness of consequences and / or implications of judgments.Integrity :
Deal with in a fair, honest and straightforward manner commitments.Demonstrate trustworthiness.Take responsibility for failures and share credit for successes.Demonstrate high ethical standards.Caring and Empathy :
Demonstrate interest / concern on behalf of another person.Demonstrate sensitivity to the feelings, thoughts and experiences of others.Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and unique qualities of others without regard to gender, race, or other defining characteristics.Cultural Competency :
Demonstrate respect for, understanding of and knowledge of the differences among people as it relates to values, lifestyles, norms, beliefs, and opportunities.Demonstrate an awareness of one's own culture and how it impacts perspective and interactions with others.Education & Experience :
Minimum high school diploma (or equivalent).Computer skills and familiarity with current software products.Accurate typing skillsMinimum one-year relevant experience.Excellent communication and organizational skills.PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.