Full-Time Home Health Administrative Assistant

Company: Signature Hospice
Location: Albany
Posted on: May 16, 2020

Job Description:

OVERVIEW

Now Hiring!
Full Time Home Health Administrative Assistant



Location:

Signature Healthcare at Home

317 W 1st Ave, Suite 301

Albany, OR 97321



Work Schedule:

Monday thru Friday, 8 to 5



Overview:

The Home Health Administrative Assistant performs clerical support and is responsible for the coordination of communication in the office. This includes phones, outside mail, interoffice mail, filing into patient charts and data entry among other miscellaneous duties as assigned.



Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com





RESPONSIBILITIES

Standards

* Supports mission, values and goals of the Signature lines of service

* Meets Signature standards for attendance and punctuality; maintains professional manner in dress and in speech

* Completes mandatory education requirements annually

* Adhering to agency policies

* Functions as a member of a team of providers, promoting team communication and support

* Meets productivity expectations for this position; organizes tasks and manages time effectively

* Can work well individually and without supervision. Asks appropriate questions when unsure of an assignment and takes initiative in areas expected of this position. Uses good judgment in difficult situations

* Works as scheduled; notifies the supervisor or designee of delays or absences within established expectations

* Able to problem-solve effectively when the work environment is nto physically safe for staff

* Knows evacuation plan and where fire extinguishers are in the office



Responsibilities

* File clinical record forms into client/patient charts

* Answer Signature phone lines and determining the appropriate person to route calls to

* Accurately file invoices, forms, and remittance advice information into financial/billing file within the Business Office

* Run errands for the home office building

* Simple data input into computer applications such as Word and Excel

* Perform related duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLSETS

* High School Diploma or equivalent

* Minimum 2 years of experience in the healthcare industry

* General knowledge of home health service needs

* Knowledgeable of administrative practices and procedures

* Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

* Excellent communication and customer service skills

* Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM, operate a word processor, and use a 10-key calculator

* Ability to make independent decisions and remain calm during emergency situations

* Ability to seek out new methods and incorporate them into existing practices

* Possess a cheerful personality and be able to work harmoniously and tactfully with others

* Must possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages



Signature Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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