Healthcare Compliance Administrative Assistant-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Title: Healthcare Compliance Administrative Assistant-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

State Role Title: 19013

Hiring Range: $34,000- $39,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH), operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), is a 123-bed psychiatric facility dedicated exclusively to serving individuals aged 65 and older.

At PGH, we are committed to delivering person-centered mental health services that empower older adults to thrive in their communities. As the only state facility in Virginia focused solely on the mental health needs of seniors, we offer a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is making a meaningful difference every day.

Our vision is to be recognized as a statewide leader in geriatric mental health, a model hospital, a teaching center, and a trusted resource for other healthcare providers. We strive to be an indispensable partner in Virginia’s community-based services system and the most efficient provider of geropsychiatric care.

At PGH, we lead with H.E.A.R.T — Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork — in every step we take!

This position will assist, plan and organize the Healthcare Compliance office. To serve as recorder to various committees in areas of responsibility of the Director of Healthcare Compliance. To assist with data entry of programs under the responsibility of the Director of Healthcare Compliance.

• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of grammar, punctuation and usage
• Ability to summarize information and compile into reports.
• Demonstrated ability of skills in database management
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary groups.
• Excellent typing and proofreading skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous secretarial/administrative work experience in a healthcare office setting.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office applications and email/calendaring, Excel
proficiency.

Additional Considerations

• Experience utilizing an electronic health record preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Special Instructions

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. 

You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account. 

This position is open until filled; however, applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date. 

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. 

Under Virginia Code § 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges as listed under Virginia Code § 19.2-392.02.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at 804-766-3322 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). 

Equal Opportunity: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource manag