Administrative Assistant Job at Acadia Healthcare in Malden

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Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States, operating a network of 250+ facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving about 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is a large stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S. Its purpose is to lead care with light and its mission is to be a world-class organization in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns.

Administrative Assistant – Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital

Tufts Medicine, a leading integrated academic health system in Massachusetts, and Acadia Healthcare have partnered to create the Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital, a 144-bed facility in Malden, Massachusetts, slated to open in fall 2025. The hospital will provide inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for patients of all ages, serve as a teaching site for future behavioral health professionals, and address regional needs for behavioral health services.

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to facility management to ensure efficient operation of the facility.

Essential Functions

• Support managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication.
• Handle confidential and time-sensitive material.
• Apply knowledge of the field's concepts, practices and procedures.
• Communicate effectively via phone and email, ensuring duties are completed accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings and take accurate minutes.
• May be responsible for accurate and timely physician credentialing.
• May direct and lead the work of others.
• May manage and coordinate administrative programs and office activities.
• Create spreadsheets, manage databases and prepare presentations, reports and documents as needed.
• Answer telephones and take messages or transfer calls.
• May cover the reception desk when required.
• Calendar management, schedule appointments, update calendars and arrange staff meetings.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Not Applicable

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Mental Health Care

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