Hospice Administrative Assistant

To assist with administrative functions of the office.

Responsibilities

• Report daily census changes to billing department and maintain monthly census log.
• Facilitate proper and timely billing by maintaining lines of communication with billing department.
• Submit accounts payable information weekly and maintain a system to ensure invoices are submitted and paid.
• Manage clinical records.
• Perform receptionist duties for the office.
• Order supplies as directed by Administrator.
• Provide secretarial support to the Administrator and office staff as needed.
• Maintain and update personnel files monthly.
• Track signed physician orders.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Establish rapport and work effectively with a variety of people.
• Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs to maintain current license/certification.
• Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.
• Honor patients/residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
• Comply with corporate compliance program.
• Report job-related functions/tasks involving occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, and smoking regulations.
• Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Administrator or supervisor.

Requirements

• Two years of college or business school and/or equivalent experience and training.
• One year minimum experience.
• Well-organized with ability to clearly set priorities.
• Ability to handle confidential matters.
• Knowledge of computer software, including proficiency in word-processing.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Maintain timely, regular attendance.
• Professional appearance.
• Communicate well with patients/residents/clients and family members, providing a warm and friendly greeting.
• Respond to expressed concerns with a helpful, caring demeanor and answer questions professionally.

Full-time, 1st shift position located in Georgia-Macon.