61200 EHS Expansion Astoria - Administrative Assistant
About The Position
Make a Difference Every Day At The Child Center of NY, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Each year we serve thousands of children, youth, and families across New York City through early childhood education, behavioral health, youth development, residential treatment, health services, and family support programs. Whether you're working directly with children or supporting the people who do, your work will help strengthen families and transform communities. Join a mission-driven organization where your work matters. Position Overview The secretary is responsible for performing clerical duties using specific knowledge of the program and program procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing clients, and compiling and recording client charts, responsibilities for client records, reports, and correspondence.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalency.
- 2 years related experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Superior typing skills (60 -70 wpm).
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish or Bengali preferred
Responsibilities
- Screen incoming telephone calls and direct to appropriate staff; record and transmit messages as needed. Announce clients and visitors.
- Schedule and confirm client appointments.
- Interview clients to complete documents, case histories, or forms, such as intake or insurance forms.
- Responsible for fees, deposits, and reconciliations
- Prepare and maintain client records and correspondence files (i.e. reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records.
- Perform various administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
- Other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
