Administrative Assistant

Horizon Health Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and profit-sharing programs

Capella University tuition discount

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Horizon Health Services is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Buffalo to welcome visitors, manage appointments, and support clinical and administrative staff. You’ll interact with patients across demographics seeking mental health and substance use treatment, handling referrals, insurance inquiries, and chart requests.

The role emphasizes teamwork, cross-platform technology use, and a proactive approach to problem solving in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2 years of experience within the customer service or behavioral health field.

Responsibilities

• Welcome all visitors to create an exceptional patient experience.
• Interact with patients seeking mental health and substance use treatment.
• Oversee scheduled appointments and assist with medication refill requests.
• Prepare charts and record requests; support administrative responsibilities.
• Coordinate transportation needs and communicate with referral sources as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Scheduling

EHR familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EHR

MS Office

Job description

Are you looking to work for an organization where you are able to make a difference? Do you have customer service skills you’re ready to put into action? Then you’ve come to the right place!

What will your day look like?

At Horizon, you’ll enjoy a supportive, team-based work environment. Have a question? There’s always someone there to help! We offer a seamless onboarding experience that’ll ensure your success in your new role.

As an Administrative Assistant at Horizon, you will…

• Welcome all visitors of the clinic to create an exceptional patient experience with every interaction.
• Work in a demanding, fast paced environment that is frequently adapting to industry standards where you will interact with patients seeking mental health and substance use treatment. Patients can include children as young as three, adolescents and adults 18 and older.
• Work with multiple electronic platforms that include our Electronic Health Record (EHR), various web-based systems, and other technology platforms. Duties include overseeing all scheduled appointments, assisting with medication refill request from patients and pharmacies, preparing charts and record requests and other duties as needed.
• Supporting the day to day needs of our clinical and medical staff which includes managing, triaging, and supporting administrative responsibilities, using supplemental technologies to support patient and clinical care. This can include insurance and billing disputes, scheduling appointments, coordinating transportation needs, speaking to referral sources from courts, schools and/or hospitals, and other concerns that may arise.
• Creative problem solving to support the overall operations of the clinic.

Why choose Horizon to build your career?

At Horizon, we don’t just offer a workplace—we offer a community where you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Recognized as a Best Place to Work in NYS for 18 consecutive years and one of America’s Best Workplaces, we take pride in fostering a culture where motivated teammates collaborate to make a difference, every day. Join us and experience the satisfaction of doing work that matters alongside people who share your passion!

What we offer that you’ll love…

• Company Culture: At Horizon, we pride ourselves on cultivating an atmosphere of teamwork where all employees feel heard and valued.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all, and strive toward this goal through the work of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging department, frequent trainings, ongoing conversations, affinity groups, and more.
• Trainings, Trainings, and More Trainings: We have an entire team dedicated to your personal development and professional growth.
• Team Building, Connection, and Relationships: At Horizon, we’re more than co-workers, we’re a community. We support each other, celebrate our achievements and milestones together, and have fun together!
• Retirement: We know you want to retire comfortably and we’re here to help! Horizon offers 401(k) AND profit-sharing programs to make sure you’re set for the future.
• Student Loan Assistance: We help pay off our team members' student loans every month. One year after joining, you’ll have been able to pay off an extra $600!
• Paid time off and paid holidays!

Horizon employees and their families (includes spouses and children up to age 30) are eligible for a 10% discount on their tuition through a partnership with Capella University.

What makes you a great candidate?

We can’t wait to learn more about you! Here are a few specifics of what you’ll need for the job:

• High school diploma with 2 years of experience within the customer service or behavioral health field required.

Location

This position is located at 3020 Bailey Ave, Buffalo NY.

Hours

This is a full-time position. You’ll coordinate a personalized schedule with your supervisor that will meet both the clinic and patients’ needs as well as yours. Our outpatient clinics offer expanded hours Monday – Thursday so we’ll ask you to be available at least 2 evenings per week, but don’t worry about jeopardizing your work-life balance… we can help you create a schedule that works for you, as many locations close early on Fridays!

Compensation

Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $18.26 - $19.78 . Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.

Physical demands associated with this position include:

• Sitting for extended periods, alternating between standing and sitting
• Mobility required with repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements
• Handling light duties, occasionally lifting objects up to 20 pounds

Horizon DEIB Statement:

Horizon is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive environment where dignity, safety, and opportunity are core values. We uphold principles that support autonomy and authenticity, creating a culture of accountability and collaboration that prioritizes well-being, drives innovation, and expands opportunities for our employees, patients, and communities.

Disclaimers:

Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact that Horizon is a healthcare agency providing in person services throughout our community.

This information is intended to provide a general overview of the position; it is not a full job description.

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