Clerical Assistant

YAI; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI Network is seeking an organized administrative assistant to support daily office operations in Manhattan. The role includes data management, handling routine tasks, and basic medical billing familiarity. Strong typing, Excel/Word skills, and attention to detail are essential for success.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with a pay rate of $18.00–$20.00 per hour. YAI Network is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college degree preferred but not required.
• Experience with medical billing and Medicaid/SS benefits preferred.
• Ability to organize data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience inputting client data into databases and forms.

Responsibilities

• Assist TEAM with organizing data and office tasks.
• Input numbers and client details into databases accurately.
• Answer calls and direct emails.
• Maintain filing systems (paper and digital).
• Track deadlines to keep cases active.
• Handle mail, supplies, and office equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Word & Excel

Data entry

Phone handling

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Assist TEAM with organizing data, managing all office related items, handling routine administrative support tasks
• Knowing how to use programs like Microsoft (Suite) Word, Excel, Outlook for typing, spreadsheets, and emails.
• Accurately input numbers, client details and logs in databases with high attention and detail.
• Answers and directs phone calls and/or responds to or directs emails.
• Organizing and maintaining both physical paper and digital filing systems for easy retrieval
• May write or enter data on forms, logs and/or in electronic systems.
• Tracking deadlines to keep client cases active
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail, ordering office supplies and operating equipment like printers and scanners
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.
• High School Diploma required (college degree preferred but not required).
• Ability to read, write and sort documents using letters, dates and/or other designated filing criteria
• Ability to perform basic office duties using related equipment (scanner, shredder, phone, computer, etc.)

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

• Previous experience with medical billing and systems, specifically billing for services received by individuals with I/DD in assigned state of operations (NY or NJ)
• Previous experience processing or completing applications for Medicaid and Social Security benefits or entitlements.

Schedule Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Pay rate range $18.00 to $20.00 per hour

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.