Staff Assistant (Mental Health)

Centurion Health; Ina (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Full-time Staff Assistant for Big Muddy River Correctional Center in Ina, IL. The role focuses on clerical support, drafting correspondence, scheduling, filing, and data management for behavioral health units in a correctional setting.

Must have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of secretarial experience, knowledge of medical terminology, CPR certification, and the ability to obtain a security clearance with drug screen and background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year secretarial/office experience.
• Experience with medical terminology.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to obtain security clearance (drug screen and background check).

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence and manage clerical tasks.
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendars.
• Organize and maintain paper and electronic files.
• Create spreadsheets and manage data for behavioral health units.
• Provide information to callers and staff as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Typing proficiency

Professional phone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Hourly salary of $24.84+/hourThis position is full-time, in-office.Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Full-time Staff Assistant to join our team at Big Muddy River Correctional Center in Ina, Illinois.The Staff Assistant is responsible for performing administrative duties and supporting program and staff needs by fulfilling routine clerical, secretarial, and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, creating spreadsheets, and providing information to callers for designated behavioral health units. This professional works extensively with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Access.Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.• High school diploma or GED equivalent required• Minimum of one (1) year of secretarial or office experience required• Must have experience with medical terminology• Good communication and organizational skills, professional phone etiquette and accurate typing skills• Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office required• Working knowledge of spreadsheets and database programs preferred• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check