Administrative Services Specialist (Val Verde County LIDDA)

Hill Country MHDD; Del Rio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health insurance with dependent(s)

PPO dental plan and vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

401(a) plan with employer matches up 8

457/403(b) plan with pre-tax earnings

Generous paid time off

Supportive, caring work environment

Job summary

Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers is seeking an Administrative Services Specialist to provide friendly, patient-focused front-desk and administrative support across clinic operations. You will handle registration, scheduling, records, and communications, ensuring HIPAA-compliant, accurate information and a welcoming environment for clients, families, and staff.

The role requires strong organizational skills, 2+ years in fast-paced administrative work, and a valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, some college preferred.
• Experience in fast-paced administrative or receptionist role in a medical/clinic setting.
• Maintain valid Texas Driver's License and auto insurance; CPR and behavior-management training within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinic reception and office services workflow, including registration, intake, walk-in, appointments, and crisis services as applicable.
• Communicate compassionately and clearly with clients, providers, employees and external stakeholders to ensure timely follow-up.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, documentation and EHR information with demographic, financial and insurance data.
• Handle financial transactions and provide administrative support for purchasing, invoicing and payments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, trauma-informed, and person-centered environment.
• Oversee supplies, equipment and inventory to ensure operational readiness.
• Keep programs and procedures knowledge up to date to assist access to care.
• Complete required training on time.
• Prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Support facility and transportation operations with records and communications of maintenance concerns.
• Safeguard confidentiality and HIPAA-compliant handling of organizational records.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in meetings and trainings.
• Fulfill Safety Officer duties if assigned.
• Perform other duties to support organizational and clinical objectives.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Help us help others:

The Administrative Services Specialist coordinates and provides customer service and administrative support to clients, providers and employees of the clinic or office to which they are assigned. This position represents Hill Country MHDD as an important interface - in person, by phone and electronically - with clients, families, visitors, community partners, and stakeholders. This role provides a welcoming, professional, and person-centered experience through exceptional customer service, effective communication, and responsive support. This employee demonstrates collaborative and proactive problem-solving, multitasking and decision-making that effectively meets client needs and ensures efficient operations.

All MHDD employees commit to our mission TO EMPOWER PEOPLE-FOSTER HOPE-SUPPORT CHOICE-CELEBRATE SUCCESS.

You will get to:

• Coordinate and facilitate efficient clinic reception and/or office services workflow, including registration, intake, walk-in, appointment scheduling and crisis services processes, as applicable to the position. This includes responsive personal, phone and electronic communications.
• Communicate compassionately and clearly with clients, providers, employees and external stakeholders such as provider agencies, state partners, and other community organizations to ensure timely follow-up and continuity of services.
• Maintain efficient and accurate administrative records, reports, documentation and electronic filing systems, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of demographic, financial, insurance, and electronic health record (EHR) information.
• Maintain accountability for accurate financial transactions for which position is responsible, providing administrative support for purchasing, invoicing, and payment processing.
• Facilitate a clean, organized, trauma-informed, and person-centered environment that supports safety and quality service delivery.
• Maintain oversight of supplies, equipment, and inventory to ensure operational readiness and continuity of services.
• Maintain working knowledge of programs, services, and procedures to provide accurate information and support informed access to care.
• Complete required training on a timely basis.
• Prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining service standards.
• Support facility and transportation operations by maintaining required records and communicating maintenance or operational concerns as required.
• Safeguard the confidentiality and security of protected health information and organizational records in compliance with HIPAA and Hill Country MHDD Center policies.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and participate in meetings, supervision, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fulfill Safety Officer duties if assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational, departmental, and clinic and/or office objectives.

You'll definitely need:

• High school diploma/GED; some college preferred
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a fast-paced administrative/receptionist position, in clinic and/or office, preferably in a medical environment.
• Maintain valid Texas state Driver's License and auto insurance.
• Complete and maintain both CPR certification and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior training within the first 3 months of employment.

We're excited to provide:

• PPO health insurance plan with option to add dependents.
• PPO dental plan and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• 401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
• 457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings.
• Generous paid time off for fun and vacations and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.
• Authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other and want to do good in the world.