Administrative Specialist- Programs in Yakima, Washington at Yakima Administration

Join our team as an Administrative Specialist in Programs at our Yakima Administration Office!

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.

We invite you to 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!

Position Highlights:

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week).

• $18.75-$22.97/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.

• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine.

• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available.

• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You’ll Do:

• Provides confidential administrative support to the Program Director and designees, including the processing of sensitive information, documents, and correspondence, and coordinating schedules.

• Maintains accessible and updated policies, forms, procedures, regulations, and protocols.

• Handles, and distributes all incoming correspondence and prioritizes it for the program director, replies when appropriate, and routes to appropriate personnel. Reviews director’s email as requested. Replies when task is specifically delegated.

• Processes all outgoing mail, receives, date stamps, and distributes incoming faxes, interoffice mail, and dates and sends outgoing faxes.

• Composes written correspondence, narratives, and reports as requested.

• Develops paper and electronic filing systems and maintains files and network files that are shared by supervisors.

• Maintains paper files for self and Program Director in a clear, concise fashion.

• Purges materials per guidelines in a timely fashion.

• Assists with the preparation of reports and compiling data, as well as the development of department forms. Develops department forms that are clear and concise.

• Composes, types and distributes various documents, (letters, memos, etc.) as directed by the Program Director.

• Prepares and/or assists in the statistical and other report data documentation, (e.g. end of month, caseload stats).

• Develops spreadsheets and databases as required to facilitate information processing for managers.

• Maintains the organizational chart up-to-date and distributes in a timely fashion.

• Maintains confidential, abbreviated HR files on department staff.

• Processes applications for open positions and schedules interview times.

• Develops, maintains, and utilizes a tracking system for various assigned tasks. Develops, maintains, and utilizes a tracking system to assure program director has items to review, read and approve in a timely fashion.

• Monitors and coordinates purchasing needs of supervisors, as requested. Utilizes purchasing software to submit purchases.

• Reconciles invoices, packing slips, and purchase orders. Routes to Program Director for review and approval, and then sends to Accounts Payable Department for payment. Tracks invoices and expenses.

• Compiles budget-period ending requests for the Program Director to review. Reviews requests for high cost items prior to submitting to program director. Monitors/tracks the ordering process from beginning to when items are received. Monitors/orders office supplies, orders, receives and distributes.

• Runs reports from Legiant to ensure staff are in compliance with job requirements.

• Reviews and monitors for accuracy mileage/per diem calculations on forms submitted by supervisors. Keeps department mileage calculation forms up to date.

• Completes check request forms as needed.

• Monitors office equipment and requests service as needed.

• Sorts and tallies end of month report data. Sends compiled documents to accounting and provides a summary to the director. Inform the director when supervisors are behind.

• Sorts and tallies quarterly QA data submitted by the supervisors. Prepares a quarterly report for the director. Keeps director apprised of when supervisors are behind schedule.

• Processes concern reports in a timely fashion. Reviews for completeness, then has the program director review in a timely fashion.

• Accurately completes and tallies time study data for the department in a timely fashion.

• Demonstrates ability to operate existing computer system and office equipment.

• Will have potential for daily contact with clinic staff, clinicians, patients, and representatives from outside agencies and members of the community.

• Assists in resolving department questions or concerns with administrative departments such as Human Resources, Accounting, Purchasing, IS, Administration, etc.

• Prepares department administrative forms, e.g., equipment requests, IS requests, HR forms, and WIC certification forms to the State.

• Greets the public and guests of the Program Director.

• Maintains contact with staff, clinicians, patients, agencies and members of the community. Assist in solving patient complaints and concerns.

• Prepares meeting agenda. Takes, transcribes, and distributes minutes of meetings as directed by the Program Director.

• Schedules speakers for department meetings and supervisor meetings as requested by the Program Director. Assembles meeting agenda, records various meetings (department, supervisor) as directed by the Program Director. Ensures meeting facilities are prepared as directed by the Program Director. Completes minutes in a timely fashion. Reminds the Program Director to review on a regular basis.

• Secures travel arrangements for the Program Director. Prepares mileage and travel form for the Program Director.

• Maintains the supervisory calendar and the administrative calendar up-to-date.

• Schedule meetings in the Program Director's calendar as directed. Represents the Program Director at various meetings.

• Screen calls for the Program Director and responds when appropriate.

• Maintain phone lists and birthday lists.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or Certificate from an accredited technical school (Bachelor's Degree preferred).

• Two years of experience may substitute to meet education requirement.

• Two years' experience with complex office responsibilities.

• One years' experience in office management.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Knowledge of secretarial skills including answering phones, taking messages, typing, composition, scheduling, transcribing, etc. Ability to operate all standard office machines and equipment.

• Strong word processing skills are required and strong spreadsheet skills (Excel) are essential.

• Knowledge of database (Access) preferred (CHS).

• Ability to express self, verbally and in writing.

• Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and ability to work with frequent interruptions.

• Ability to periodically travel to and attend off-site meetings.

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.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization!