Inpatient Behavioral Health Program Secretary

Horizon Health; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Long and short-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Horizon Health seeks a Program Secretary to support the Behavioral Health program at Fort Duncan Hospital in Eagle Pass, TX. This inpatient psychiatric unit has 18 beds and the secretary handles daily administrative duties and assists the Behavioral Health Program Director.

Responsibilities include front-desk tasks, HR coordination (I-9, onboarding), data entry for HBIPS and audits, and maintaining personnel files. Bilingual Spanish is required; HS diploma or GED; 1–3 years’ experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of working experience in a similar role.
• Bilingual with Spanish is required.
• Valid driver's license and use of an automobile.
• Crisis Prevention training and related competencies.
• Keeps up to date on professional literature and training expectations.

Responsibilities

• Answer the phone and prepare correspondence, reoccurring reports and other periodic or special reports as required. This includes coordination, typing, distribution and filing
• Schedules meetings and appointments as appropriate, and greets visitors, patients, and their families. Facilitates special events as needed
• Coordinates with supervisors and corporate HR during the pre/post-employment process as it relates to employee required processes and documentation. Ensures I-9 and new hire forms are completed/received in a timely manner, and in accordance with regulatory and policy requirements
• Creates new hire/rehire personnel files, files employee documents, and ensures corporate HR has a copy of all appropriate documents for the employees’ corporate personnel files
• Maintains schedule for filing court paperwork and hearings. Works closely with court personnel to maintain good relationships
• Reviews and evaluates all incoming invoices and expense reports to verify accuracy before forwarding to the appropriate recipient
• Orders all office supplies and oversees all maintenance on office related equipment
• Provides data entry support as needed. This may include, but not be limited to, HBIPS, CQI, census, training documents, and audits
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Administrative experience

HR processes exposure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Horizon Health seeks a Program Secretary to support the Behavioral Health program at Fort Duncan Hospital in Eagle Pass, TX. This inpatient psychiatric unit has 18 beds and the secretary handles daily administrative duties and assists the Behavioral Health Program Director.

Responsibilities include front-desk tasks, HR coordination (I-9, onboarding), data entry for HBIPS and audits, and maintaining personnel files. Bilingual Spanish is required; HS diploma or GED; 1–3 years’ experience preferred.