Program Assistant

Program AssistantHamilton Center, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package in addition to competitive salaries:Up to 5% 401K contributionUp to 2% dollar for dollar match on 401KHCI annually covers 89% of benefit costs for eligible employees.Performance-based incentivesPosition Summary Provides secretarial/clerical support to the Satellite staff by assisting with the daily administrative functions. Responsible for all record-keeping and financial reports required by the Division of Satellite Services.Essential Duties/ResponsibilitiesPerforms administrative/clerical functions; carries out routine office procedures e.g., types, files, copies documents, makes bank deposits, picks up mail from post office and schedules and confirms appointments.Answers telephone taking routine messages, screens calls for crisis situations, responds to routine and emergency inquiries. Interacts with clients on a daily basis.Maintain all files, client charts, and records pertinent to the program.Takes minutes of meetings as required.Gathers data and compiles financial reports, monthly and annually, as required.Compiles data, completes forms, make mathematical calculations and carries out other tasks related to funding, accreditations, certification, and similar administrative projects as assigned.Uses computer in all aspects of position e.g., correspondence, meeting minutes, schedules, quality assurance forms, financial reports and program data.Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies and materials.Completes initial authorizations for Medicaid and Managed Care companies and assists staff in tracking and meeting deadlines and requirements for various funding sources.Monitor enrollment procedures for outpatient clients. Record initial contact with clients requesting services. Screen for presenting problem and specific needs of the client.Be familiar with all divisions and departments of the Center in order to be able to interact and assist staff. Be familiar with division-wide compliance, regulations/guidelines of quality clinical care.Represent the agency with the public, potential clients, referral sources, active clients in a professional, ethical manner that reflects a positive attitude and willingness to assist.Keep all requests for Release of Information currentCorrects non-clinical errors identified in reports.Participates in training, in-services and special activities as required or assigned.Performs other duties as assigned.Enter HAP information, track and monitor all HAPs on site.Take weight, height blood pressure, pulse and enter in Profiler on clients seeing Psychiatrist/NPPerform the above listed duties with or without reasonable accommodations.Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:High School diploma required.Additional education in business field and/or experience desired.Knowledge and/or skills in business English, basic mathematics, typing, filing and record maintenance, reception, operation of routine office equipment, time management, billing procedures and fiscal management.Good interpersonal skillsSkills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) data entry/retrieval.Ability to learn HCI's computer billing system.Good telephone skillsTime management and organizational skills with flexibility to manage a wide variety of tasksWillingness to use personal transportation in work Hamilton Center