Administrative Assistant
PRAIRIE VIEW INC · Newton, KS 67114
About The Role
## Description
### **About the Role**
Are you an organized, dependable administrative professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a behavioral health setting? We are seeking a **Unit Administrative Assistant** to join our dedicated team within our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) and Behavioral Urgent Care (BUC) / Crisis Services division.
In this vital role, you will serve as the administrative anchor for our units—supporting clinical leadership, managing daily operational tasks, maintaining unit organization, and ensuring a welcoming, safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors.
### **What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)**
- **Unit & Leadership Support:** Assist the Crisis Clinical Officer, PRTF Director, and Director of Nursing with daily administrative needs, including correspondence, scheduling, meeting coordination, and managing unit email lists.
- **Daily Operations & Logistics:** Oversee daily mail distribution, manage petty cash, process and route vendor invoices (pharmacy, security, transport), order medical and general supplies, and schedule vehicle usage.
- **Reception & Unit Security:** Serve as a welcoming presence for the unit—answering phone calls, managing visitor access, and helping maintain a safe, secure environment.
- **Data & Compliance Management:** Maintain daily KDADS reporting tools, perform chart audits, track medical physicals/consults, and coordinate with Health Information Management (HIM) for EMR scanning.
- **Staffing & Onboarding Assistance:** Assist leadership with staff scheduling, interview coordination, and communicating daily schedule updates (such as sick coverage or shift changes).
- **Cross-Functional Back-up:** Serve as the day-shift Unit Clerk for the PRTF/school, coordinate administrative needs for lab draws, and act as a backup for the Facilities Coordinator when needed.
## Qualifications
### **What We’re Looking For**
- **Education:** High School Diploma or equivalent required. (College coursework or degree in a related field is a plus!)
- **Experience:** Minimum of 2 years in an administrative assistant or related clerical role.
- **Technical Skills:** Strong keyboarding and computer proficiency; comfortable acting as a basic computer resource/troubleshooter for unit staff.
- **Communication & Detail:** Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong grammar, punctuation, and phone etiquette.
- **Mindset & Focus:** Ability to work independently, think quickly on your feet, follow protocols, and maintain a positive, welcoming demeanor under pressure.
- **Physical & Environmental Requirements:** Ability to sit and type for extended periods (2+ hours at a time), bend/stoop/kneel as needed for filing/supplies, and observe unit activities.
- **Background Clearances:** Must successfully pass both a Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) background check and a Central Registry screening.
### **Why Join Us?**
- **Meaningful Work:** Support a compassionate team dedicated to helping individuals in crisis and residential care.
- **Professional Growth:** Access to continuing education and online training modules (via Relias Learning) to build your knowledge in mental health and behavioral healthcare.
- **Collaborative Environment:** Work alongside a supportive team of clinical directors, nurses, and care providers
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