Administrative Assistant 2 (PCN 065159) - State of Alaska

 

What you will be doing:
This position is responsible for the coordination and management of administrative processes within the Medical Staff unit at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API). At the direction of the Medical Director/Director of Psychiatry, the incumbent adapts internal processes and procedures in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC) and Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines as they apply to Medical Staff Standards, as well as assess and modify processes to meet the needs of the organization as approved by API Senior Management, the Medical Director, and API Governing Body. Examples of specific duties also include coordinating provider credentialing, managing provider on-call schedules, payroll, travel, recruitment, onboarding new medical staff, and management of confidential files.
 
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Alaska Psychiatric Institute mission is to: Provide compassionate healthcare to support Alaskans in living their best possible lives.

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute vision is: An Alaska where everyone receives the care they need when they need it without judgement.

Our division values are: 

• Safety
• Education
• Responsibility
• Valuing Hope and Recovery
• Integrity
• Compassion-Fairness and Honesty
• Excellence

If you are someone that embraces these values and want to assist in the mission of API, we encourage you to apply today.

The benefits of joining our team:
You would be a part of a thriving team who supports one another and treat each other with warmth and respect, honoring each person as unique. A team that values the diversity of experiences, beliefs, and perspectives.

This work yields a variety of administrative and clerical tasks with a mix of process and project-oriented work. Candidates will find opportunities for advancement within Alaska Psychiatric Institute, the Department of Family and Community Services, and/or within other departments in the State government. Working for API will offer you the opportunity to improve your skills in organizing and prioritizing work assignments, providing customer service, and using a variety of computer software.
 
The working environment you can expect:
The selected candidate will work in an environment that is fast-paced, busy, and challenging at times, but embraces collaboration through working closely with supervisors, managers, and personnel to assist in providing services to Alaska Psychiatric Institute.

This position is located at 3700 Piper Street in the U-MED district of East Anchorage which offers several maintained walking trails, parks, and nearby lakes. This area is filled with several restaurants, shopping stores, and has easy access to public transportation.
 
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a candidate with the following competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and reliable attendance and positive attitude.
• Ability to comprehend written material and interpret and apply rules and instructions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Experienced with computer desktop functions to produce/format documents, build databases, graphs, charts, reports, editing of documents, search online resources from desktop, word processing, and data management programs.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with others.
• Ability to shift priorities as necessary for the needs of the hospital.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in high-pressure situations.

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
 
To view the general description and example of duties, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs