Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Administrative Assistant

Erc8585757Pathlight53T353 · WA-Bellevue

Who We Are

At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same.

As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery.

Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.

Why Join Us

When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always.

Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.

If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.

Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.

The Administrative Assistant acts as the initial point of contact within Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight for patients and the public. This includes greeting and assisting patients, families and visitors as well as performing a number of administrative tasks to support the care team. 

Essential duties and responsibilities: 

  • Based on specific business needs at the assigned the location, the Administrative Assistant performs necessary administrative duties, which may include: 
    • Greeting/assisting visitors entering the facility 
      • Obtaining signed confidentiality statements 
      • Issues vendor badges (if needed) and informs appropriate staff of arrival 
      • Answers phones and directs calls to appropriate person 
    • Assisting with patient admissions 
      • Admitting the patient in medical records system 
      • Adding treatment team members 
      • Helping patients register in the portal 
      • Scanning admission documents 
      • Issuing admission day schedules 
      • Uploading appropriate forms, folder prepping, and printing schedules 
    • Sending welcome emails and other information to patients or families 
    • Maintaining supply of patient/family binders and discharge packets 
    • Scheduling meeting spaces 
    • Ensuring staff breakrooms are stocked, lobby and common areas are tidy 
    • Overseeing of incoming and outgoing mail/packages 
    • Coordinating transportation 
    • Supporting physicians and clinical teams in various capacities which may include scheduling rounds, individual patient appointments, and doctor-to-doctor calls 
    • Completing and reviewing admissions forms with the patient during admission, including obtaining Releases of Information 
    • Assisting with unit schedules 
    • Pulling patients on the units for virtual doc appointments, setting up I-Pad (if applicable) 
    • Assisting with new teammate orientation 
    • Preparing and submitting patient logs 
    • Scanning documents into the medical records system 

Must haves: 

  • High School or GED (Required) 
  • Exceptional professionalism, interpersonal and organizational skills (Required) 
  • Ability to maintain confidentially and protect confidential information (Required) 

Bonus qualities: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business or related field (Preferred) 

 

 

The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations. 

Washington Pay Range
$20.84—$24 USD

What We Offer 

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life. 

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. 

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home. 

When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives. 

 

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