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Administrative Assistant (ACT)
Job Description
Our Baton Rouge ACT team is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant with experience in Medicaid authorizations and a strong understanding of behavioral health and substance use service plans.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or GED (required)
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)
Core Competencies
Communicates respectfully and effectively.
Establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
Job Duties/Skills Required
Welcomes and is courteous to all persons entering the office.
Screens telephone calls and visitors as directed; may refer calls to appropriate staff.
Efficiently and accurately handles clerical tasks including data entry, typing, filing, and sorting and distributing mail.
Prepares, reviews, and revises correspondence, reports, and other documents for accuracy and clarity.
Maintains files and reference manuals/materials; ensures confidentiality/security of information.
Obtains required documentation for files and charts; makes copies as needed.
Tracks forms, deadlines, and reports needed to the Lead and team members.
Scans records for electronic archival following protocol.
Monitors status of service authorizations and reports any concerns to the Program Director.
Manages the supervisor’s calendar by scheduling appointments and organizing meeting rooms and materials as directed.
Coordinates/schedules appointments and reminder notifications.
Ensures that essential office supplies are stocked and that supply area is organized.
Attends meetings and transcribes minutes.
Ensures proper coverage of duties by notifying supervisors/staff of breaks, leave, and schedule changes.
Performs any other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year for regular full time staff, 403(b), and 403(b) matching.
About Start Corporation
Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.