PACE Administrative Assistant

San Ysidro Health•San Diego, CA

10d

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the PACE Senior Program Director of Operations and Chief Medical Officer, the PACE Administrative Assistant Provides administrative/secretarial support for the Administration of San Diego PACE assists and coordinates administrative and operational activities for San Diego PACE. The PACE Administrative Assistant is responsible for scheduling appointments, interviews, developing Power Point presentations, preparing binders, meeting agendas, generating reports, conducting data entry as needed, managing employee timesheets, and ordering necessary supplies for day center and PACE clinic. The PACE Administrative Assistant works closely with the Day Center Manager, PACE Program Manager, Marketing Manager and QA Manager, on activities related to Participant Relations including interfacing directly with participants and caregivers, documenting complaints/issues and assisting with resolving their immediate needs if possible.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Strong secretarial skills and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience assisting and reporting to executive or upper level management.
A minimum of two year experience working with healthcare software applications.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft applications and use of electronic health data systems, TruChart experience preferred.
At a minimum level have good computer literacy including internet navigation and research skills.
Demonstrates ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity, work effectively with individuals of different cultures and socio- economic status; passion for service; self-starter and highly organized; ability to prioritize, and complete a large volume of work within strict time deadlines; provide prompt, efficient and responsive customer service.
Computers, phones, personal vehicles, copy machines and fax machines and other office equipment.
May be asked to work evening, weekends and holidays.
Sitting, standing, walking, noisy
Pre employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre employment PPDs

Nice To Haves

Preferred BA degree with two years of prior experience in Business Administration or relevant experience.
Valid driver's license with reliable transportation
TruChart experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedules meetings and oversees conference room calendar. May make travel arrangements as needed
Sort and distribute incoming mail, newsletters and faxes for Administrative staff including the Directors, Managers, and VP of Senior Health Services
Prepares and types letters for mail out.
Prepares internal memorandums as directed.
Prepares administrative and financial reports, documents and other materials as directed including those of a confidential nature.
Will track and monitor staff required licenses and certifications including BLS, ACLS and specific discipline licensure requirements. Will schedule trainings as needed to assist with CEU’s. Will prepare and assist with the maintenance of personnel files.
Will coordinate EPP activities including maintaining binders, updating policies and procedures, will maintain and update as needed contact information for SYH personnel Maintains confidential staff roster in accordance with EPP policy.
Will maintain and update as needed contact information for facilities, plant support and other contracted vendors in relationship to building maintenance.
Screens visitors and telephone calls.
Manages petty cash (as needed)
Schedules appointments and keeps calendars for management team.
Will assist with developing presentations including those that require power point.
Prepares meeting rooms, agendas, confirms attendance, records minutes of meetings as needed.
Assists in coordination of special meetings and events including scheduling and overseeing catering
Oversees inventory and purchasing to maintain forms, office supplies and clinical supplies.
Schedules maintenance of office equipment as needed
In conjunction with the Executive Assistant, acts as a Building Manager for the SD PACE corporate building.
Coordinates work orders with Plant Support and IT team.
Interfaces, assists, and acts as liaison between PACE Administration and other departments.
Assists in the development, application, and implementation of policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance activities, safety, environment and infection control standards. Complies with all department, organization and government policies & procedures
Works closely with Managers to address and ensures patient and customer satisfaction and effectively addresses complaints in a timely manner.
Works closely with managers to ensure quality and corporate compliance.
Adheres to SYHC and department attendance and punctuality policies and practices.
Attends meetings and training as required.
Provide back up support to Reception staff as needed, including covering phones, checking in/out participants and visitors.
Assist in the development, application and implementation of policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
Attend meetings as required and participate in committees as directed.
Adheres to and models SYHC’s core values and behaviors of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Empowerment
Adheres to SYHC and PACE attendance and punctuality policies and procedures
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.