Senior Administrative Assistant, Behavioral Health

Oceans Healthcare; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Abilene is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Administrator and coordinate office operations in a fast-paced psychiatric facility. The role requires strong organizational skills, data entry, and communication with leadership.

Must have 5+ years clerical experience, 4+ years as Administrative Assistant, proficiency in Microsoft Word, and familiarity with medical terminology. CPR certification and de-escalation training are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of clerical experience in the clerical field, in a multi-staffed setting.
• Minimum of 4 years as an Administrative Assistant in a multi-staffed psychiatric facility.
• Minimum of 5 years direct experience with quality management functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and typing at least 50 words per minute.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of executive secretarial and administrative duties for daily facility operation.
• Facilitates communications between the Administrator and key management personnel.
• Researches and analyzes routine administrative projects for the Administrator.
• Provides follow-up on assignments given to Leadership staff by the Administrator.
• Performs specialized office work requiring independent judgment.
• Organizes work, coordinates projects, sets priorities, and meets deadlines with minimal direction.

Skills

Executive secretarial

Clerical experience

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Word

Typing 50 wpm

Education

High school diploma

Medical terminology knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Abilene is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Administrator and coordinate office operations in a fast-paced psychiatric facility. The role requires strong organizational skills, data entry, and communication with leadership.

Must have 5+ years clerical experience, 4+ years as Administrative Assistant, proficiency in Microsoft Word, and familiarity with medical terminology. CPR certification and de-escalation training are required.