Per Diem - Administrative Associate - 1 West - Galloway

About the role

The Administrative Associate performs general office and administrative duties to meet the needs of patients and to provide support to nursing unit or departmental activities. The Administrative Associate registers and admits patients by entering demographics, insurance and financial information. This position is responsible for maintaining complete and accurate medical records. The Administrative Associate works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives by assisting other team members when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office and administrative duties.
• Register and admit patients by entering demographics, insurance, and financial information.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Work as part of the care team to meet customer needs and support team objectives.
• Assist other team members when necessary.

Requirements

• Demonstrate ability to perform department-specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
• Potential for exposure to hazards and risks of the hospital environment, including infectious disease, hazardous substances, blood-borne pathogens, and potential injury.
• Physical demands: reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching approximately 25% of the workday; visual and physical ability to work at a computer terminal.
• Lifting approximately 25‑30 pounds frequently; lifting 50‑100 pounds with assistance occasionally.

Qualifications

• Education: High School degree or equivalent; ability to read, speak, and write English.
• License/Certification: CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) by 10/31/25 for existing employees; new employees have 1 year from hire or transfer date to obtain.
• Experience: Six to nine months healthcare experience (office/clerical experience preferred) to assure familiarity with institutional policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical insurance processing.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members.
• Ability to be flexible, set priorities, solve problems, and use proper judgment in difficult situations.
• Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; will be required within 30‑60 days of hire after training.

Skills

• Interpersonal communication and collaboration.
• Flexibility and ability to set priorities.
• Problem‑solving and sound judgment.
• Proficiency with clinical applications (after training).

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans (401(k)/403(b)) with employer contributions.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.