Administrative Assistant

Horizon Health Services; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health Services is seeking an Administrative Assistant at our Orchard Park clinic to support patients and staff with a welcoming, efficient front-desk experience.

In this role you’ll manage appointments, assist with medication refill requests, prepare charts, and coordinate communications across clinical and medical teams using our EHR and web-based systems. A high school diploma and 2 years of customer service or behavioral health experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2 years of experience in customer service or behavioral health.
• Experience in a fast-paced clinical environment is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clinic visitors and provide an exceptional patient experience.
• Manage scheduled appointments across multiple platforms.
• Assist with medication refill requests from patients and pharmacies.
• Prepare charts and record requests and other administrative duties.
• Support clinical staff with triage and scheduling using multiple technologies.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EHR systems

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!

Apply to be an Administrative Assistant today!

“The thing I love the most about my job as an administrative assistant is creating meaningful connections with our patients, supporting them through their recovery, and then celebrating alongside them as they complete their treatment with us. I can feel the pride that they feel as they complete our program, and that makes this job extremely rewarding!”

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 200 Sterling Dr, Orchard Park 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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