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Steppingstone Inc

Administrative Assistant

Steppingstone Inc, New Bedford, Massachusetts, us, 02746


Description

SUMMARY: The Administrative Assistant works as an integral part of the Program Team. The Administrative Assistant will perform, but is not limited to the following duties: responsible for administrative functions including billing, clerical, bookkeeping, accounting and other related office duties. This position may require a flexible schedule including 1st and 2nd shifts and Saturdays. The agency has the right to change shifts based on the needs of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Position Specific DutiesProvide assistance in the area of program billing, report preparation, purchasing, bookkeeping, etc.Direct, supervise and perform office-related duties including but not limited to typing, filing, preparing memos, letters, and agendas, faxes, composing correspondence and providing telephone coverage.Assign, check, and review quality and quantity of work performed and resolve questionable cases or problems.Orient and train new and/or regular staff as needed.Utilize the computer in preparing various monthly billings, databases, spreadsheets, and other related data.Maintain all assigned office equipment in a clean and workable condition.Ensure all assigned files, records, and databases are maintained in a neat, orderly, and efficient manner for reference and follow-up purposes.Makes recommendations regarding new and /or modified office procedures, policies and office equipment.Answer and resolve a variety of questions, problems, informational requests, discrepancies, etc. within scope of own position responsibilities.Assist the agency's Finance Department by performing accounting and related functions including but not limited to: accounts receivable and payable, 3rd party billing and tabulation, bank deposits, reconciliations, etc.Observe and identify consumer concerns and communicate with the clinical team.Ability to climb three flights of stairs to deal with emergencies.Ability to respond to emergency situations by placing calls to Fire, Rescue, Police, and Medical etc.Administrative Tasks:

Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.Perform program recordkeeping, filing, and the organization of vital documents.Provide telephone coverage for the assigned program and direct calls to other programs as needed.Participate in required supervisions, staff meetings and trainings.Participate and cooperate in any investigations conducted by internal and external agencies.Ability to use a computer including inputting information into data systems.Compliance Requirements:

Remain awake during your shift at all times.Attend all mandatory trainings and update all licenses and certifications.Adhere to program/project/department requirements and services.Follow all reporting guidelines by deadlines including the completion of a Confidential Incident Report.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Administrative Assistant must perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge/skill and/or ability required.

Associate's degree in business management preferred.Minimum of two years of experience with office management, supervisory experience, and billing Managed Care Organizations/third party billing required.Superior attention to detail, organizational skills, analytical skills, computer skills and multi-tasking skills.Excel in verbal and written communication skillsGood working knowledge of computers, electronic health records and data collection.Requires valid driver's license due to business-related travel.WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS: The work environment requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The work noise level is that of an average busy home.Ensure safety through fire drills and emergency evacuations.Ensure a safe workplace to reduce potential risk of violence.Ensure a safe and clean program addressing and communicating any facility issues.Observe all health and safety requirements including Tuberculosis (TB) screening.Abide by the Hazard Communication policy and the disposal of hazardous waste.Abide by the Blood Bourne Pathogens/Universal Precautions policy and procedure.Adhere to all emergency evacuation procedures.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Require good vision (the ability to see) either with or without various assistive devices.Requires the ability to hear either with or without various assistive devices.Requires the ability to communicate information effectively to others both verbally and in writing.Some manual dexterity is required in carrying out applicable aspects of position responsibilities.Some manipulative ability is required in carrying out applicable aspects of position responsibilities.Position requires overall light physical effort.Frequent climbing of stairs is required in carrying out applicable aspects of position responsibilities.Ability to quickly move throughout the facility in carrying out applicable aspects of position responsibilitiesAbility to quickly perform emergency-type actions as needed (Police, Fire, Medical, etc.)