Administrative Assistant III

Provide customer service support and perform routine office tasks in support of clinical and medical records services. Duties include reception duties, data entry, word processing, answering a multiline phone system or switchboard, opening clinical charts in agency electronic health records (EHR) system, and overall office support for program at a specific site. Provide coverage as needed for Administrative Assistant positions at all sites during times when staff are out due to vacation or sick leave. BHR reimburses for mileage.

Compensation: $20.82- $25.87 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. 

BHR offers an exceptional benefits package with 100% paid medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance for the employee, 5% contribution to a 403b retirement plan after one year of employment, 10 paid holidays plus 2 personal holidays per year, a generous paid time off policy of 10 hours per month and 8 hours of sick leave per month, and education funds. BHR is also an eligible employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • At least one year of vocational training in business office procedures plus one year of experience in providing customer service in general office setting and with multi-line telephone system. General office experience may be substituted, year for year, for educational requirements.
  • Knowledge of word processing software applications.
  • Ability to type a minimum of 50 wpm.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
  • Travel is required for this position.
  • Must have valid Washington State driver's license, reliable transportation, and car insurance.
  • While no longer required, as a health care provider BHR highly recommends applicants and employees are fully vaccinated against Covid.


BHR has over 175 employees serving Thurston, Mason and Grays Harbor counties in Western Washington. The agency's mission is to support and strengthen individuals, families, and the community by promoting mental health and substance use disorder recovery. Mental health and addiction recovery are integral to overall community health. Our vision is a community, healed, through treatment, education, and advocacy. We are committed to equity and inclusion in our services, in our workplace, and in our community.