Administrative Assistant
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
COMPANY DESCRIPTION ComForCare Home Care services include non-medical care like grocery shopping, bathing assistance, medication reminders, transportation to doctor appointments, and other companion care. We also help prepare meals and provide support with household chores on an as-needed basis, as well as incorporate specialized memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides clerical support including typing correspondence, reports, and documents; maintaining filing systems; and
coordinating daily interoffice activities. Hours to be worked for this position may vary.
REPORTS TO Administrator
QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduate; college degree preferred
Minimum of two (2) years experience in a business setting, health care preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Speak, read, write, and comprehend English
Demonstrated strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to type at least 50 words per minute and familiarity with basic computer programs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Provides clerical support to agency management and supervisory personnel
Prepares correspondence, reports, documents, and Plans of Care/Aide Care Plans
Schedules appointments for management staff and schedules meeting rooms
Prepares updates to policies and procedures as directed
Prepares statistical reports as needed
Maintains inventory of office supplies and medical supplies
Establishes agency standards and appropriate reorder points
Monitors supply needs and assures availability of supplies needed
Prepares client charge slips as directed and forwards them to the billing department
Assists with the billing process
Assists with data entry of schedules for billing and payroll
Maintains current admission log
Monitor the return of doctors’ orders
Enters all new clients into the computer system
Assists with the hiring process for direct care staff
Provides initial telephone screening for applicants and sets up interviews if appropriate
Requests Employment Verification(s) on applicants
Assists in the orientation and training of new clerical staff
Performs job in compliance with agency policies and procedures as well as community and professional standards
Accepts responsibility per the role of the Administrative Assistant
Assures compliance with applicable laws
Attends meetings and educational programs as required
Participates in the Agency quality improvement activities
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Communicate necessary information to the Supervisor and management team to ensure coordination of services and activities
Attends clinical staff meetings as needed to communicate information needs as they relate to physician orders and other timely written reports
Contacts clients, referral sources, families, and other disciplines as directed to ensure care coordination
Assists with filing of documentation in the clinical record. Reports missing or incomplete charting
Participates and communicates with other departments to ensure that tasks are accomplished
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary
Create fliers, emails, and social media posts as needed
By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.