D109 - DD Admin - IDD Program Assistant

RIVER EDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH  IDD Program Assistant  POSITION SUMMARY:   Reporting directly to the IDD Administrative Services Supervisor. The Administrative Assistant provides essential support to the River Edge IDD Program and other departments by handling administrative tasks, patient interactions, and record-keeping to ensure smooth operations and a positive client experience. The position requires excellent customer service and public relations skills which include greeting visitors, answering phones, and screening callers for further access to the River Edge staff. Effective business writing skills are required in this position, as well as experience compiling and entering data.    Benefits Offered:  Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Paid Time Off 12 Paid Holidays 401k with an employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Short and Long-term disability coverage Life Insurance Employee Discount Program    Location/Schedule: 139 Woodfield Drive, Macon, Ga                                    Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00pm     RESPONSIBILITIES:  Provide administrative support to the IDD program team  Responding to incoming calls during program hours  Monitoring and procuring general program supplies  Distributes mail  Maintains all files  Greet and assist onsite guests and patients  Manage workflow by ensuring administrative tasks are completed daily and deadlines are met.    QUALIFICATIONS:   Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Requires a High School Diploma or GED plus two years of business office experience.  Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail and organizational and time management skills  Demonstrate interpersonal and customer service skills with an ability to work effectively and harmoniously with a wide range of people, teams, managers, and supervisors.   Technology/computer proficiency, including basic computer skills which include MS Office, copy machine, scanner, and fax machine/software.  Valid Georgia driver’s license.  Additional Information:  The Application Process  All qualified applicants will be considered.  This position is subject to close once a suitable candidate pool has been identified.  The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.  Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.  Due to the volume of applications received, we cannot provide information on application status by phone or email.  Safe Working Environment  We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we recommend all employees to frequently wash their hands, sanitizing common areas to help keep employees and clients safe.   Diversity and Inclusion  River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic makeup, disability, age, or veteran status.  Drug-Free Workplace  River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.  At-Will Workplace  Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.  EEOC Statement  River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Edge Behavioral Heath recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area. It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.