Medical Administrative Assistant

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive toempower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking a full-time Medical Administrative Assistant to join our Health Services Department.

The Medical Administrative Assistant assumes duties assigned by the Medical Team, including but not limited to preparing medical charts, setting up medical appointments for youth in care, assisting in maintaining the medical file, maintaining inventory for medical supplies for the clinic and medication cabinets, stocking first aid kits, and other clerical and administrative duties as assigned.

Schedule: Sunday 11am - 7pm, Monday - Wednesday 8:30am to 8:30pm,Thursday - Saturday OFF

The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually

Essential:

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  High School diploma or associates degree with clerical experience

  
  
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  Must be at least 21 years of age.

  
  
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  Positive, friendly attitude toward children.

  
  
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  Valid New York State Driver's License with good driving record as determined by the Agency.

  
  

Non-Essential: (preferred)

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  Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field

  
  
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  Experience working with medical records and/or a healthcare setting

  
  
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  Bi-lingual Spanish- English

  
  

*The Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*

*The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.