Program Assistant (Full-Time) (Irvine, CA)

Phoenix House Orange County, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix House Orange County, Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks a Program Assistant to support front-desk operations and clinical scheduling.

The role reports to the Program Director and involves greeting visitors, coordinating intake calls, and providing essential clerical support in a fast-paced residential/clinical setting. Hours are full-time, on-site Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with an emphasis on professionalism and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior administrative experience preferred.
• Must obtain TB test clearance and update yearly.
• Must obtain and maintain any required credentials during employment.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, sign-in, and direct to staff.
• Coordinate intake calls and schedule clinical appointments.
• Maintain room reservation book and daily announcements.
• Operate telephone console and route calls.
• Prepare and maintain documents and reports as directed.
• Ensure safety and health standards are followed.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Telephone/switchboard operations

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Customer service

Adaptability

Rapport with patients

Education

High School diploma

Prior administrative experience

TB test clearance

Credential maintenance

Tools

MS Office

Electronic health record

Job description

Program Assistant (Full-Time) (Irvine, CA)

Job Category: Residential

Requisition Number: PROGR001517

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $23 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Description

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5:00pm

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Program Director the Receptionist is responsible for receiving visitors and clients, determining the nature of their visit, and notifying appropriate staff. Answering and transferring telephone calls. Providing general office and clerical support to a program/department. Representing Phoenix House to callers, clients, and visitors in a friendly, professional manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to all components of the above position summary the following “Essential Duties and Responsibilities” are essential to successful performance in this position.

• Provides reception services, greets visitors, ascertains nature of business, signs-in visitors, and directs visitors to appropriate person, issues visitor’s pass when required.
• Coordinates intake calls and schedules clinical appointments, including collaborating with treatment team.
• Manages the room reservation book and maintains the daily announcement board.
• Operates telephone console to receive incoming calls; provides information to caller or routes caller to appropriate staff — places outgoing phone calls as needed.
• Produces and maintains a telephone directory for departments supported.
• Records accurate phone messages, including name, time of call, nature of the business, and person called upon.
• Checks Agency/program voice mail throughout the day and answers or directs messages to appropriate personnel.
• Ensures adequate coverage of the receptionist's desk throughout the business day.
• Maintains a general reception area and personal work area to ensure a clean and professional business appearance.
• Performs clerical duties, which include routine typing, filing, copying, faxing, completing and submitting Agency forms, data entry, and distributing Agency communications.
• Assists in the maintenance of office equipment, including computers, telephone systems, copiers, fax machines, and other types of office equipment; calls for service when necessary.
• Gathers and organizes data and prepares documents and reports for review as directed.
• Assists in assuring all safety and health standards are followed and respond to safety issues within the facility in a timely manner; ensures security by locking/unlocking cabinets and/or doors in accordance with instructions.
• Develops and maintains administrative and clerical skills through seminars, workshops, or other forms of training/education.
• Maintains confidentiality clients, families, and operations of the agency.
• Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements and completes all training on time.
• Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings.
• Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent in this position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior administrative experience preferred.
• Must maintain a valid credential (if required for your position) during your employment.
• Must obtain TB test clearance and update on a yearly basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Demonstrated commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE For– Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward-Thinking.
• Proficiency in MS Office systems.
• Understanding of telephone/switchboard operations.
• Ability to utilize an electronic healthcare record.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Ability to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patients.
• Ability to model positive behavior and demeanor.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to be flexible, problem solver, self-directed, customer service-oriented, and collaborative.
• Skills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with patients and families of various backgrounds.

Mental Demands

Ability to actively engage with clients in a substance abuse and mental health treatment environment. Stress tolerance; working in rural and/or urban environments, participating in client treatment outcomes. Memory and learning; ability to maintain in a constantly changing environment. Emotional intelligence; includes crisis intervention. Work environment: travel may be required (varies by location), in-office work.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift and move object as much as 25 pounds with or without assistance, can require extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, or being on your feet especially in the clinical and residential settings. May need to participate in outdoor or recreational activities with clients. Occasional repetitive tasks. Ability to conduct First Aid and CPR in the event of an emergency. Required to undergo regular health screenings such as but not limited to TB test, Covid testing, vaccinations, etc.

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