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High Point & Affiliated Organizations

Administrative Assistant

High Point & Affiliated Organizations, New Bedford, Massachusetts, us, 02746

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Program & Location:

Outpatient/New Bedford

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

Experience working within EHR systems; lived or work experience with those living with substance use and/or mental health diagnoses is preferred.

Pay Range:

$21 - $24/hr(Education & Experience dependent)

Status:

Full Time - 37 hrs/week

Schedule:

Monday- Thursday 11am-7p and Saturday 8am-12p

About Us High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Outpatient substance use disorder and mental health services are located across Southeastern Massachusetts in Brockton, Middleborough, New Bedford, Plymouth, and Taunton. These services are available during the day, as well as evenings. We offer individual, group, family services, and medication management to address diverse clinical needs. An interdisciplinary team of professionals includes licensed social workers, clinicians, psychiatrists, and psychologists.

Administrative Assistant Requirements

3-5 years experience preferred

Present as courteous and professional

Demonstrated flexibility, dependability, and ability to multiply task

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion as well as be able to format memos, letters, etc.

Exceptional organizational skills

Proficiency and knowledge of basic computer skills; including various software programs

Ability to learn, use, and train the use of our electronic medical records

An understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs

An understanding of boundaries and ethics, a must

Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations and HIPAA Regulations

Work well within a team environment

Ability to plan duties for maximum effectiveness and efficiency

Must be able to work independently

Administrative Assistant Duties & Responsibilities

Works directly with Office Manager & the Site/Program Director

Answer multi-line telephone and greet visitors

Attends, takes, maintains, and distributes meeting minutes, as needed

Schedules appointments

Provide administrative and clerical support to clinical and non-clinical staff

Attend trainings as outlined within the Employee Handbook

Complete assigned tasks in a timely, confidential, and accurate manner

Creates and maintains various databases, forms, and reports

Complete insurance verification and prior authorizations, as needed

Complete registration of patients

Maintains boundaries and keeps all information received confidential

Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients as defined by High Point policies

Other duties as assigned by Office Manager & the Site/Program Director

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long & short term disability

Discounted auto/home and renters insurance

403b - Retirement

FSA & DCA

PFML

Employee Assistance Program

Bonuses & Referral

Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach

Education days to use towards CEU's

Free meals at select programs and when available

Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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