About this opportunity
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic lists this Administrative Assistant - Full Time opportunity in salem, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join our team as an Administrative Assistant at Lancaster Family Health Center on Lancaster Drive in Salem, OR!
Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
Explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and " YVFWC - And then we grew ," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
Visit our website at to learn more about our organization.
Position Highlights:
$19.87 - $24.35 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You'll Do:
Provide confidential administrative support to the direct supervisor and administrative staff
Answer calls and transfer calls as necessary
Screen calls for the direct supervisor and respond when appropriate
Collect, sort, and distribute all incoming mail daily
Work independently with limited direction from the direct supervisor to accomplish appropriate projects and tasks
Obtain absent/tardy information from supervisors and record it on the daily attendance log
Maintain an updated, accessible filing system
Prepare and distribute monthly provider on-site and on-call clinic schedules to clinic staff and local hospitals
Ensure timely processing and approval of staff timecards in coordination with departmental supervisors. Distribute timesheets from Toppenish Payroll, collect, prepare, and return them when signed. Maintain copies
Attend all meetings as requested by the direct supervisor
Prepare meeting agendas and take, transcribe, and distribute minutes of assigned meetings
Assist the direct supervisor with day-to-day activities
Maintain reports as requested by the direct supervisor
Compose, edit, type, and proof correspondence, reports, forms, charts, manuals, and other documents assigned by the direct supervisor
Maintain conference room schedules
Ensure meeting facilities are prepared as requested by the direct supervisor
Assist with patient complaints and concerns
Maintain contact with staff, clinicians, patients, agencies, and members of the community
Secure travel arrangements for the direct supervisor and other staff as assigned
This position may require the ability to travel and have reliable transportation for meetings, visits to other work sites, and handling bank deposits as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
One year's office experience
Two years' complex office experience and responsibilities preferred
Ability to type quickly and accurately
Computer knowledge in Word, Excel
Ability to be extremely organized and accountable
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion
Ability to supervise and be sensitive to individual needs of staff and patients
Ability to work with frequent interruptions
Knowledge of medical/dental office operations preferred
Our Mission Statement
“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Worksite address
salem, OR, 97301, US
Who can apply
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