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Spectrum Health and Human Services Office Manager I in Buffalo, New York

Agency Profile: Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children, and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.

Full-time: 2550 Main Street, Buffalo, NY

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

Performs complex administrative tasks and provides administrative support to a department head and/or manager. May also train clerical support staff.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities

  • Ensure the criteria for a high performing team member and the values that support trust, interdependencies and teamwork are role modeled and consistently evidenced in the work environment

  • Consistently maintain a neat, organized work environment

  • Assists with the Pulling Charts and preparing records to give to the Psychiatrist or NPP

  • Processes Intakes, scheduling, auditing of all progress notes, posting and filing

  • Schedule preparation to include authorization verification, copay/private fee amounts, client balances and the appropriate notification of senior staff when appropriate

  • Constant verifications of 3rd Party payers, Medicaid and authorizations, completion of client financial reviews

  • Reconciliation and posting of all client payments

  • Processing of client records

  • Typing

  • Oversight of other Office Staff with day-to-day tasks

  • Constant direct communication with Director of Reimbursement & Support Services

  • Other Duties as assigned

  • Type business letters, memorandums, reports, charts, etc. on a personal computer

  • Composes and prepares routine correspondence for signature

  • Establishes and maintains confidential files and records

  • Proofreads and corrects grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors

  • Maintains calendar and schedules appointments; sends/receives incoming and outgoing mail and faxes; and follow-ups on dates for action items

  • Attends departmental meetings; takes notes and prepares/distributes meeting minutes

  • Orients new personnel to agency’s policies and procedures

  • Answers telephone and direct calls to the appropriate person

  • Orders and maintains office supplies and equipment

  • Operates office machines and instructs others in the operation of same

    SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

  • Ability to generate standard business letters, forms, contracts, proposals, presentations, etc. Strong understanding of and ability to use internet search engines

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills both verbal and written

  • Meticulous documentation/recording skills and attention to detail; excellent time management and organizational skills

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks

  • Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel, Power Point, Desktop Publishing, Outlook, etc.

  • Ability to operate office equipment

    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

    EXPERIENCE:

  • Three years work-related experience. Previous supervisory experience preferred

    Must possess valid Driver’s license and ability to travel between locations if needed.

    COMPENSATION: $20.08/hr - $25.60/hr

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