Administrative Assistant I

MSU Jobs • Meridian, MS

15d

About The Position

Position Function: Provide administrative support in and coordinate the administrative functions of the MSU-Meridian Mental & Behavioral Health Clinic. Salary Grade : 11 Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Manage daily appointment scheduling for multiple providers, ensuring accurate time allocation, and minimal conflicts. 2. Confirm, reschedule, and cancel appointments while maintaining a smoot patient flow. 3. Coordinate follow-up visits, referrals, and reminders to support continuity of care. 4. Complete check-in procedures, verify demographics, collect insurance information, and obtain required forms or signatures. 5. Ensure patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA at all times. 6. Answer incoming calls promptly and professionally. 7. Maintain accurate patient records. 8. Support clinicians with administrative tasks such as printing schedules, preparing forms, or managing correspondence. 9. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 4-6 years Directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer programs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily appointment scheduling for multiple providers, ensuring accurate time allocation, and minimal conflicts.
• Confirm, reschedule, and cancel appointments while maintaining a smoot patient flow.
• Coordinate follow-up visits, referrals, and reminders to support continuity of care.
• Complete check-in procedures, verify demographics, collect insurance information, and obtain required forms or signatures.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA at all times.
• Answer incoming calls promptly and professionally.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Support clinicians with administrative tasks such as printing schedules, preparing forms, or managing correspondence.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED