Program Secretary

Universal Health Services; Elk City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Horizon Health Corporation seeks a Program Secretary/Unit Clerk for the Behavioral Health unit in Elk City, OK. The role provides daily administrative support to the Program Director and assists with HR tasks including applicant tracking and onboarding.

Responsibilities include front-desk duties, scheduling, data entry, and generating reports for program leadership. A high school diploma and 1–5 years in a similar role are expected, with strong organizational skills and reliability.

Qualifications

• Proficient with standard office software (MS Office, email, scheduling).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for staff and leadership.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for occasional off-site tasks.

Responsibilities

• Answers phone and handles information requests.
• Schedules assessments, meetings, and appointments.
• Greets visitors and families entering the unit.
• Maintains personnel files and onboarding documents.
• Inputs census data and generates reports for leadership.

Skills

Software proficiency

Presentation skills

Driver's license

Education

High school or GED

Job description

Program Secretary/Unit Clerk (Full-time) Behavioral Health – Elk City, OK.

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Program Secretary/Unit Clerk in Elk City, OK. The Program Secretary is responsible for the Behavioral Health Program’s daily administrative duties and providing assistance to the Behavioral Health Program Director. The Program Secretary also has responsibility for performing Human Resources related duties such as applicant tracking and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Answers the phone, responding to all requests for information
• Schedules Unit assessments, meetings and appointments as appropriate
• As assigned, greets visitors, patients, and their families coming to the Unit
• Manages all CQI+ paperwork, submission, data entry, communication and audits
• Creates new hire/rehire personnel files, files employee documents, and ensures NSC HR has a copy of all appropriate documents for the employees’ corporate personnel files
• Maintains new hire packet documents and distributes as required
• Responds to all intake calls; records information on intake form to pass on to the Clinical Access Coordinator
• Keeps current license information on file for licensed employees.
• Inputs daily census into HorizonPlus. Enters required data into HorizonPlus system and generates monthly reports to track and trend referral, admission and discharge data. Utilizes data to complete program’s key statistical reports and generates reports as needed for the SVPO, VPCE, program director and client hospital leadership when requested
• Utilization Review: initiates pre-certification calls for private insurance and managed Medicare and Medicaid plans. Also provides concurrent reviews throughout the patient’s stay. Tracks utilization review outcomes Manages insurance appeal process and works with hospital Denial Management Coordinator
• Reviews newly admitted patient accounts for eligibility and authorization daily. Corrects issues identified and reports errors to the Program Director
• Assists in submission of reports and requests for documents from various regulatory agencies; re: PA Dept. of Health, CAP and Joint Commission
• 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
• Classifies, sorts and files correspondence, records and other documents
• Orders all office supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits Highlights for full-time positions

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During 2024, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and in 2023, listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience

1. High school or GED
2. One to five years of experience in a similar position and/or industry
3. Willing and capable of assisting with CNA duties on the unit when needed.
4. Must have good organizational skills and experience in some form of secretarial/administrative assistant duties

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required

1. Proficient in software applications
2. Effective presentation skills
3. Valid driver’s license and use of an automobile required

Language Skills

1. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
2. Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
3. Ability to write detailed correspondence
4. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to Program leadership, employees, clients, providers, vendors, etc.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and/or clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This position may have contact with patients who have moderate to severe psychiatric concerns and/or behavioral issues. There is the possibility this position could be exposed to violent behavior from patients and/or behavioral issues as part of their daily duties.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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