Administrative Assistant

Why Work For Person Centered Services?

When you join the Person Centered Services team, you can make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while also reaching your own career goals.

Benefits for full-time positions include:

• 20 Days of paid time off (PTO) in your first year! Increasing to 25 Days in your second year!

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance plans for you to choose what best fits your needs (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401(k) - the Company matches 50% of the first 6% up to a maximum of 3%
• Company paid benefits: basic life insurance, long-term disability, and a Lifestyle Spending Account with a benefit of up to $500 set aside for employees to spend on wellness eligible expenses!
• Employee Discount and Wellness Programs - Currently providing 3 paid hours per week for exercise, volunteering or personal wellness!
• Professional development opportunities including mentorship program options and ongoing coaching

New Employee Orientation (NEO)

• All new team members participate in NEO offered Monday - Friday both onsite and online.
• Day one includes in-person training at our West Seneca, NY office, where new team members are introduced to our culture, values, and the foundation of Care Coordination.

Administrative assistant, operations

***This position requires working out of our West Seneca office three days per week and working from our Tonawanda office two days per week.***

JOB SUMMARY

The Administrative Assistant for Operations is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to Care Coordination and Support Department team members through management of office operations, document processing, records management, mail coordination, customer service, and administrative workflows.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complete program-related typing, copying, data entry, and other administrative tasks, including preparation of letters, correspondence, records, reports, and confidential documentation.
• Upon notification within the Single Point of Contact (SPOC), distribute Life Plans to individuals supported and their representatives in accordance with organizational policies and procedures using the method identified by the Care Coordinator (mail, email, or other approved methods).
• Receive and process returned Life Plan signatures through mail and electronic communication in accordance with established procedures.
• Distribute, upload, and organize supporting documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) while appropriately notifying necessary parties and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain department trackers, spreadsheets, databases, and other tools used to support operational workflows and monitor completion of assigned tasks.
• Upload and submit required documentation to statewide databases, authorization systems, and regulatory platforms, including CAS/CANS Assessments and other required records.
• Complete administrative tasks associated with new enrollments, including distribution and processing of required documents such as Welcome Letters, Notices of Decision (NOD), and other enrollment materials.
• Assist with internal and external audit activities, including document retrieval, distribution, uploading, tracking, and follow-up activities related to audit findings and corrective actions.
• Receive, process, sort, scan, distribute, and maintain incoming mail, documentation, and records in accordance with organizational procedures, records retention requirements, and confidentiality standards.
• Support records management activities, including document scanning, filing, archival, retention, and destruction in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a professional and responsive point of contact for team members, providers, individuals supported, families, and external stakeholders by responding to routine inquiries and routing concerns to appropriate staff.
• Monitor assigned work queues and administrative tasks, prioritize workload appropriately, and escalate barriers that may impact service delivery or compliance.
• Utilize organizational systems and technology, including Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, EMR platforms, electronic filing systems, and other administrative software to support daily operations.
• Participate in workflow standardization, and process improvement initiatives designed to improve efficiency, consistency, and service quality.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and other sensitive organizational information in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES

• Commits to a respectful, just, and supportive environment for all individuals and team members aligning with the organization's commitment to inclusion and belonging.
• Other duties as necessary or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently, use available resources to solve problems, proactively approach professional responsibilities, and complete work in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and organizational skills
• Ability to keep sensitive and privileged information confidential
• Demonstrates cultural competence

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/GED required .
• Associates Degree, preferred.
• Familiarity with I/DD provider agencies, OPWDD, or Health Homes, preferred.
• Office Experience preferred
• Experience creating and utilizing tracking systems in Excel preferred.
• Must have access to reliable transportation and be willing to travel regularly within the service area

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Person Centered Services has a commitment to equal employment opportunity for all staff and applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as staff selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, staff programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.