• Office Assistant

    Seafield Center, Inc. (Medford, NY)


    Title:Office Assistant

    ID:5630-6

    Department:Outpatient

    Description

    Part Time Position available (8:00am - 1:00pm)$20.00-$22.00 hrMAIN FUNCTION:To assist the Office Manager with daily operational needs of the facility.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Answer calls, transfer or take emergency messages.

    + Provide information on meetings, hotlines, and directions.

    + Greet admissions, families, and visitors; manage sign-in/out log.

    + Prepare and distribute mail, handle daily deposits, and update ledgers.

    + Collect payments, review client balances, and track Medicaid cards and tokens.

    + Assist with scheduling, client discharges, and appointment updates.

    + Input group sheets, OASAS forms, and track drug screens.

    + Maintain new and discharged client charts.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

    + Answering/transferring calls and taking messages

    + Knowledge of voicemail and confidentiality laws

    + Admission/discharge procedures

    + Computer software skills

    + Workload prioritization and independence

    EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

    Applicant must have a pleasant and congenial telephone manner and have a well groomed professional appearance. The individual being considered must have at least two-years experience in a similar capacity, which would demonstrate the applicant’s awareness of office procedures. The applicant must communicate well with the clients, staff and outside agencies. Typing 40 wpm.