Administrative Assistant - Behavioral Health & MDT Scheduler

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. in Gainesville, FL is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Forensics Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and assist individuals with severe mental illness involved in the criminal justice system.

This role provides essential administrative and scheduling support and serves as a primary point of contact for participants and partners. Responsibilities include handling calls, scheduling in the EHR, coordinating team calendars, processing documents, and

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree with one year of related experience, or two years of administrative support experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for participants, families, and community partners.
• Answer and route phone calls, assist visitors, and provide exceptional customer service.
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendars within the electronic health record (EHR).
• Coordinate daily team schedules and support both office-based and field staff.
• Process administrative documents, maintain office supplies, and assist with reports and special projects.
• Support team meetings, events, and departmental operations.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree with one year of related experience, or two years of administrative support experience

Job description

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. in Gainesville, FL is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Forensics Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and assist individuals with severe mental illness involved in the criminal justice system.

This role provides essential administrative and scheduling support and serves as a primary point of contact for participants and partners. Responsibilities include handling calls, scheduling in the EHR, coordinating team calendars, processing documents, and