Program Assistant

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide administrative support to program team. Responsible for staff scheduling, time keeping, record keeping, program or unit clerical needs. Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as the primary contact on day to day operational and administrative issues for the program(s).
• Perform general office duties, such as maintaining records, ordering supplies, files, correspondence, program materials and reports for the program.
• May assist with grant or proposal writing, as needed to meet the objectives of the program.
• Coordinate scheduling and administrative activities in support of staff and patients , as directed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years' experience in an office or administrative environment required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. Acadia Healthcare- Lakeland Behavioral