Medical Administrative Assistant Jobs in Riverside, NJ

Are you organized and responsible? Can you operate with a high degree of independent judgement and confidentiality? Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities?  

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being an Administrative Support for our Medical Services has its Advantages

As an Administrative Assistant at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer: 

• A Monday through Friday daytime schedule.
• Opportunities to learn and grow professionally.
• A rewarding career while making a difference
• Pay for the position is $17.25-$19.66

As an Administrative Support for our medical department you will perform administrative and technical support in all phases of Medical Nursing department operations, including:  data entry and auditing and scheduling appointments.  Provides basic clerical support, including:  drafting correspondence, filing, and answering phones.  You will also provide support to other departments, as needed.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Adult Services provides programs and services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our main campus is located in Berwyn PA. Our dedicated team of over 800 staff ranging from highly-specialized clinicians and nurses to recreational and direct staff professionals, all work to one common goal the happiness, self-fulfillment and social integration of each adult in our community.

Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition and student loan repayment! 

High school diploma, plus one (1) year specialized training.

EXPERIENCE At least two (2) years secretarial experience, preferred. 

Be at least 21 years of age

Must possess and maintain valid driver's license

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults - and their families - every year.    

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide - every day - for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity - offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors - is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world - one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE