Business Office Assistant

Essential Duties

• Receive and follow schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
• Aid in organizing, planning, and directing administrative activities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain minutes of meetings.
• File as necessary.
• Serve as a key representative of the community and contribute to community relations, public regard, and overall awareness of the community.
• Support the Administrator, DON & Business Office Manager in administration tasks.
• Perform clerical, accounting functions such as cash receipts and ancillary data.
• May assist with HR and payroll duties.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility.
• Aid in recording all incidents/accidents.
• File in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Avoid administrative studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.
• Ensure that administrative personnel follow established ergonomics policies and procedures governing lifting techniques, repetitive tasks, and the use of safety equipment and supplies to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of office supplies and equipment are on hand to meet the day-to-day operational needs of the facility.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
• Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Knowledge in clerical functions and computer literacy.
• Proficiency in Excel is preferred.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 40 words per minute and use a 10-key calculator.
• Must have knowledge of office machines and equipment.