Administrative Assistant - Youth MH Outpatient

Job Overview

This is a union position.

Are you a compassionate individual with excellent customer service skills? Do you have impressive time management skills and also an eye for detail? If so, we need your administrative support at our San Jose outpatient program! Be apart of our close-knit team consisting of youth Mental Health clinicians and psychiatrist!

Our programs supports individuals impacted by mental health limitations and poverty, many whom are affected by substance use and trauma. With your assistance our clinicians can focus on providing compassionate, integrated care, at a personal and caring level. 

NOTE ON COVID-19 MEASURES: Interviews for this position will take place remotely over Zoom. This position is non-remote unless public health authorities deem otherwise. HealthRIGHT 360 and AARS care deeply about the safety of our employees and we strive to provide healthy working conditions for all staff.

 

Key Responsibilities

You’ll be the first person our clients encounter when coming to us for care. Your role will be to greet and register clients, and screen for health symptoms when they arrive for appointments. Answer and route phone calls, place appointment reminder calls, and providing clients with information to other services within our system of care. 

Administrative responsibilities for this position include create and submit invoices and reimbursements, typing reports and meeting minutes, photocopying and faxing, maintaining files, records, and forms. Responsibilities may also include assisting with projects across programs and would be cross-trained to assist with data entry duties, such as attendance, rosters, and demographics. Verify patient Medi-Cal eligibility, collect insurance information, reconciling data, and entering into the electronic medical records. Attends and participates in meetings and trainings as assigned. Participates and attends supervision as scheduled. Performs and maintains working relationship with internal and external programs. Assist with audit preparations.

Facility responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness of office and shared staff spaces, setup and tear down meeting events, monitor and order office supplies, ship and receive parcels, and complete assignments from Health & Safety representatives. 

Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education, Certifications, and Registrations:

  • Minimum: Highschool/GED.
  • Desired: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration or related field.
  • Required: CPR certified within 30 days of employment.
  • Required: First Aid certified within 30 days of employment.
  • Required: Comply with California Statewide Healthcare Worker Vaccination Requirement; exemptions will be made for medical or religious reasons.

Experience:

  • Minimum: Experience of volunteering or special projects related to general office work.
  • Desired: At least one (1) year of general office work experience. Experience working in the behavioral health field. Experience with billing and data collection.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: 

  • Cultural competency, and ability to work with diverse and underserved populations. Bilingual fluency a plus!
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, internet applications, collaboration platforms (TEAMS), electronic health care records.
  • Proficiency with photocopiers, scanners, projectors, teleconference rooms.
  • Ability to travel to and from worksite and other locations within the Bay Area as needed.
  • Ability to work remotely as deemed by public health authorities. 
  • Ability to arrange work schedule in accordance with agency needs, may include evenings and weekends.

Background Clearance

  • Required: Must not be on active parole or probation. 
  • Ability to pass Live Scan clearances if required.

In compliance with the California Department of Public Health's mandate, all employees must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Medical and religious exemptions are available.

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Related Agency

Asian American Recovery Services

Asian American Recovery Services (AARS) provides an array of culturally competent services to the Asian and Pacific Islander and other ethnically diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area.

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HealthRIGHT 360

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

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Compensation: TBD
Type: Hourly/ Non-exempt
Agency: Asian American Recovery Services, HealthRIGHT 360
Benefits: HealthRIGHT 360 offers a competative benefits package.
City: San Jose, CA
Hours/wk: 32-40

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