Healthcare Administrative Assistant

Ellie Mental Health - 206

Healthcare Administrative Assistant

Great Neck, NY
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Company Laptop

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    As a Healthcare Administrative Assistant at Ellie Mental Health, you'll be responsible for supporting the practice by overseeing clinical performance and operations, assisting the management team in reviewing strategic KPIs, and helping therapists maintain timely, high-quality communication with clients. This position supports the Clinic Director and clinical staff, assists with staffing needs, and provides administrative and resource support.

    The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, can-do attitude and a solid foundation of administrative experience, with the opportunity to deepen their operational and leadership support skills while working alongside practice leaders. You’ll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance and determination.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Serve as the first point of contact for clients—welcoming them warmly in person, over the phone, or via email

    Schedule and confirm client appointments, coordinate calendars for clinicians

    Manage and maintain electronic medical records (EMR), including scanning, uploading, and organizing documents

    Verify insurance, process intake paperwork, and ensure all necessary forms are completed accurately and on time

    Monitor and manage the flow of communication between clients, clinicians, and external providers

    Support various projects such as clinician onboarding or client outreach

    Prepare and review payroll reports

    Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations

    Perform general office tasks: scanning, filing, mailing, organizing supplies, and other administrative functions

    Troubleshoot and support issues within the electronic health record (EHR) system, the payroll system, and the Microsoft Office suite

    Support clinic in positive culture building (celebrations, anniversaries, community drives, etc.)

    Identifying and reporting on business Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Flexibility to take on additional duties as assigned

    Creating professional social media posts with tools like Canva a plus but not required

    What We're Looking For:

    Empathy & Kindness: You understand the sensitivity required in mental health care settings and treat all individuals with respect and compassion

    Strong Admin Skills: Prior experience in administrative or healthcare support roles

    Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), and able to learn EMR systems quickly

    Multi-Tasking Ability: Able to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a high-paced and changing environment

    Detail-Oriented: Reliable with paperwork and patient records, with strong proofreading and data entry skills

    People-Oriented: Friendly, approachable, and collaborative in a team environment

    Strong Communication Skills: Excellent reading and writing ability, with clarity and professionalism

    Critical Thinking: Able to troubleshoot problems independently and bring creative solutions when needed

    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

    Qualifications:

    2+ years of experience in a medical, mental health, or healthcare administrative role

    Familiarity with mental health or psychology settings is a plus

    High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred

    Comfortable navigating confidential information and working in a HIPAA-compliant environment

    Ability to work both remotely and in person, as needed, in Manhasset/Great Neck and at a soon-to-open location in Garden City.

    Why Join Us:

    A supportive, mission-driven team

    Opportunities for growth and skill development

    Competitive pay in line with industry standards

    Work that truly makes a difference in people’s lives

    A respectful work culture

    Optional Submission:

    You may also submit a 300–500 word example of a time you identified an opportunity for improvement and used strategic or abstract thinking to create value. Describe what you noticed, why change was needed, and the steps you took.