Administrative Assistant; Elk Ridge - Flagstaff - Administration

Administrative Assistant

El Rio Community Health Center, based in Tucson, Arizona, opened its first clinic in 1970. Today, we have multiple health centers throughout the community, and our practice continues to grow. Tucson is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southwest, offering beautiful weather year round, gorgeous mountain landscapes, and a fast-growing community with a diverse population. Tucson offers countless activities throughout the year that will accommodate any lifestyle.

El Rio is growing rapidly, and we are looking for motivated people to join our team! The continuous growth and success of our organization is due in large part to our dedicated employees.

Job Purpose: The Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing administrative support and clerical duties of low to moderate complexity for the assigned department, program, or unit and its varied operations. In this role, the Administrative Assistant may be required to fulfill various administrative or clerical assignments and/or functions, such as a receptionist, clerical, or administrative. Completing these administrative or clerical functions, duties, and assignments follow well-established procedures and require limited judgment in their execution.

The Administrative Assistant in this position will perform all functions and responsibilities of the position at a location assigned by management.

The Administrative Assistant in this position works with general supervision and review, and any work problems involving departures from standard policies, interpretations, or procedures are presented to the supervisor for resolution and direction.

• Performs all assigned administrative and clerical duties, tasks, responsibilities, and assignments supporting department, program, or unit operations within established time frames; meeting established rates of performance for the quality and quantity of work for the position; demonstrating a level of self-initiative, quality, efficiency, and accuracy in the employee's job performance that ensures the highest standards of excellence.
• Maintains at all times organizational, employee, and/or patient confidentiality by controlling the environment and information being disclosed to authorized individuals ensuring compliance with all HIPAA and corporate compliance standards, as well as generally accepted human resources confidentiality standards.
• Understands and complies with all organizational Code of Conduct standards, Policies and Procedures, and Service Excellence requirements with all patients, visitors, employees, and internal/external clients or representatives.
• Demonstrates the knowledge, understanding, and technical skills to complete all administrative and clerical duties, tasks, responsibilities, and assignments working with office equipment, operating systems, organizational programs and/or business software, such as:
• Provides administrative support to other staff members in the performance of their assignments and departmental operations supporting patients, visitors, employees, and internal/external clients or representatives:
• Answers telephones, schedules appointments, and confirms appointments.
• Operates general and specialized office equipment such as: computers, copiers, multifunction printers, or postal equipment.

• In support of the Mission and Vision of Elk Ridge Community Health, will at all times represent themselves as a professional role model of Elk Ridge Community Health serving as a positive informational source for members of the community.
• Supports Elk Ridge by participating in community events which promote good health, and which contribute to a broader awareness and understanding of Elk Ridge Community Health and the many services provided to the community.
• Participates in all appropriate health care activities related to Elk Ridge Community Health on a local, state, and national level to maintain and enhance Elk Ridge's image with health agencies, professional associations, and the general public.
• Ensures and supports the cost-effective use of materials, supplies, and equipment by limiting waste of all organizational supplies and resources.
• Employees must maintain their skills proficiency with Elk Ridge operating systems and/or software programs by adapting to changing requirements and successfully learning and demonstrating new skills in response to software, system, and program improvements or upgrades.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
• One (1) year of experience in a clerical or administrative office, preferably in a healthcare environment

If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have…