Program Assistant

Acadia Healthcare; Saddlebrooke (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Saddlebrooke, AZ is seeking an administrative support specialist to assist the program team with scheduling, timekeeping, and record-keeping. The role focuses on clerical duties and patient-facing support within a healthcare program.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 1+ years in an office environment; healthcare experience is preferred. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification may be required upon hire, with training available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years’ experience in an office or administrative environment.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact on day to day operational and administrative issues for the program(s).
• Perform general office duties, such as maintaining records, ordering supplies, files, correspondence, program materials and reports for the program.
• May assist with grant or proposal writing, as needed to meet the objectives of the program.
• Coordinate scheduling and administrative activities in support of staff and patients, as directed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Skills

Staff scheduling

Time keeping

Record keeping

Clerical support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide administrative support to program team. Responsible for staff scheduling, time keeping, record keeping, program or unit clerical needs.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as the primary contact on day to day operational and administrative issues for the program(s).
• Perform general office duties, such as maintaining records, ordering supplies, files, correspondence, program materials and reports for the program.
• May assist with grant or proposal writing, as needed to meet the objectives of the program.
• Coordinate scheduling and administrative activities in support of staff and patients , as directed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years’ experience in an office or administrative environment required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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