Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a **Administrative Assistant** to work at a facility in **Albany, NY.** These are _registry_ positions with our company. **Pay Rate:** $19 / hour *W2 **Shift details:** + M-F, 37.5 hours, 8 hour day **General duties:** The Criminal History and Records Check Bureau is responsible for assisting various New York State provider entities complete mandatory Criminal History Record Checks. The candidates will adhere to program guidelines and perform clerical functions including answering phone calls from multiple internal and external stakeholders, processing incoming faxes, and responding to stakeholder e-mails. Candidates must perform data entry into various databases and provide analysis of entered data. Candidates may be asked to perform special assignments, and other administrative functions in support of the Bureau. **Required (minimum) Qualifications:** + High School Diploma (or equivalent) + One (1) year minimum experience working in an office setting + One (1) year minimum experience working in a customer service-related field + One (1) year minimum experience in data entry + Proficient in Microsoft applications (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) **Preferred Qualifications:** + Associate's degree or higher + Experience working in a government agency (i.e., local, state, or federal) or as a Contractor of a government agency + Background in healthcare administration and/or policies + Experience working in a fast-paced setting + Capable of multi-tasking + Well organized and detail oriented + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + The ability to work alone or as part of a team + Skilled in working within complex databases + Proficient in working with Microsoft Access databases **Benefits:** -Medical -Dental -Vision -Term Life -Short-Term Disability Coverage -401K If interested, please apply through this job post. You may fax a copy of your most recent resume to 877-858-623. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at **(800) 928-5561** and ask to speak with **Vanessa** (Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM PST). Refer friends, Earn rewards! https://stafftoday.staffingreferrals.com/join/vdemont \#ZipRecruit Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability