Administrative Assistant

Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Palm Springs, California 92262 United States Riverside County

Category Comprehensive Treatment Centers

Req ID 2026-112623 OFFASSTC

Job Type Part Time Accruals (PTA) 20-29

Job Description:

Part Time Hours: 20 Hours/week. Tuesday - Thursday and Rotating Saturdays 6:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Our Benefits: 

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Desert Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Palm Springs, California, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our mission is to provide full-circle care that includes a blend of therapies and the use of safe and effective medications. Our team is the front line of our fight against the opiate epidemic.

Your Job as an Office Assistant:

The Administrative Support role will perform various administrative functions assigned in accordance with the office procedures of the clinic.  Responsibilities may include answering telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing, office machine operation, and filing.

Your Responsibilities as an Office Assistant:

• Perform general administrative tasks assigned in accordance with the office procedures of the clinic.
• May include a combination of answering telephones, billing, typing or word processing, office machine operation, and filing.
• Operate the front desk duties during peak hours or when primary staff in unavailable.
• Sort, organize and maintain office records.
• Assist with new patient enrollments as necessary.
• Assist with various insurance/billing reports as necessary.
• May assist with patient drug testing procedures; and,
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation for roles at Desert Comprehensive Treatment Center varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Desert Comprehensive Treatment Center provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

Role Location: California

Calculated Salary Range for role: $25.00 - 26.00 per hour.

Your Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Previous administrative experience in a healthcare setting

• Comfortable working in an opioid treatment program (OTP) / recovery environment

• Skilled in answering phones, greeting patients, and providing front-desk support

• Experience with billing processes, patient check-in, and appointment scheduling

• Proficient with computer systems, word processing, and basic data entry

• Familiarity with office equipment and general clerical duties (scanning, faxing, filing)

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask

• Professional and courteous communication skills (in person, by phone, and in writing)

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations

• Dependable, team-oriented mindset with a focus on supporting clinical staff and patients

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal, and local laws.

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