Reception Administrative Assistant

Health Tech Institute Inc; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthTech is seeking an administrative assistant in Maryland to provide advanced clerical, receptionist and direct support for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will draft correspondences, plan and schedule appointments, greet onsite guests, answer calls, and develop organized filing systems.

The role requires patience, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.

Qualifications

• Comfortable and previous experience working with individuals with disabilities and families, as well as the general public.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Access and Excel) required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• Must drive.
• Bilingual – English and Spanish; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondences and other formal documents.
• Plan and schedule appointments and events.
• Greet and assist onsite guests.
• Answer inbound telephone calls.
• Develop and implement organized filing systems.
• Perform all other office tasks.
• Direct support for people with developmental disabilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Discretion

Teamwork

Patience

Humor

Independent/initiative

Tools

MS Word

MS Access

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

A busy program in Maryland working with persons with developmental disabilities is seeking a professional and detail-oriented administrative assistant to provide a wide variety of advanced clerical, receptionist and direct support for individuals with developmental disablities.

Responsibilities:

• Draft correspondences and other formal documents
• Plan and schedule appointments and events
• Greet and assist onsite guests
• Answer inbound telephone calls
• Develop and implement organized filing systems
• Perform all other office tasks
• Direct Support for people with developmental disabilities

Qualifications:

• Comfortable and previous experience working with Individuals with disabilities and families, as well as the general public.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Access and Excel) required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time; time management
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, or as part of a team.
• Must have patience and a good sense of humor.
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Confidentiality and discreation
• Must drive
• Bilingual – English and Spanish; and with French is a plus
• Other duties as assigned

Company Description

HealthTech is a community-based day program consistent with the Home and Community Based Setting designed to support persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, while realizing community inclusion and prepare Persons for competitive employment in a variety of industries with the goal of community inclusion; promoting optimal health and safety for each person served.

HealthTech is a community-based day program consistent with the Home and Community Based Setting designed to support persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, while realizing community inclusion and prepare Persons for competitive employment in a variety of industries with the goal of community inclusion; promoting optimal health and safety for each person served.