Merakey·Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive support to a private academic school, including reception duties and managing medical records. They will also assist the operations director, teachers, and staff with various projects and data entry tasks.
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team at our school in Scranton, PA.
Earn up to $18.82hour. This is a full time position Monday- Friday 8a-4p
Provide all aspects of administrative support to a licensed, private academic school that caters to the specialized educational and behavioral needs of students. This person will handle projects of all sizes and support the operations director as well as teachers and support staff as needed.
Position Details: and DUTIES
may be focused on one or more areas of job category responsibilities. Please review all the following to determine applicability.
Greet visitors and answer phones, routing appropriately, while demonstrating professionalism. May schedule routine appointments using an electronic calendar. File Maintenance
Accounts for the return of medical records from authorized users verify the correct chart order before re-filing.
Files medical records into permanent, secondary, and off-site storage locations, as indicated.
May retrieve records from off-site storage.
Processes all requests for photocopies of medical records and other items, as received from the billing staff and Supervisor.
Ensures proper written consumer authorization is received for each request and is filed with the medical record.
Audits work to ensure that all original documents are archived per policy and procedures Accurately and efficiently scans import tag and file participant claims and other documents in the agency’s electronic storage database application in a timely manner complying with company standards and legal regulations, if applicable Miscellaneous
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as requested including but not limited to data entry, filing and faxing documents.
Responds accurately and courteously to staff inquiries.
Research and resolve discrepancies and follow up as needed.
Refrains from disclosing or revealing confidential information to any person, except as specifically necessary for the staff member to perform his or her job duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. Highly organized individual with good interpersonal skills. Ability to use computer and Microsoft products. 1-3 Years of experience as an administrative assistant or related position preferred.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and have strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in computer use and Microsoft products is required, with 1-3 years of administrative experience preferred.
Market context
Administrative assistant roles in Pennsylvania are commonly tied to schools, clinics, and other public-facing offices that need reliable front-desk and records support. These openings are competitive because employers often look for a mix of education, prior secretarial experience, background clearance, and a valid driver’s license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience matches the stated credential path before applying.