Office Specialist

FULL OR PAR TIME OFFICE SPECIALIST (NOT A REMOTE POSITION)

JOBSUMMARY

The office assistant is responsible for routine clerical matters and assuring that documents flow in a coordinated and efficient manner.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides assistance to the Executive Director/Administrator, preserving the confidential nature of items of which he/she has knowledge.

• Maintains the files, supplies, postage and general office conditions in an orderly manner.

• Handles all correspondence and word processing for the home health organization.

• Maintains minutes of meetings.

• Answers telephone inquiries and channels them appropriately.

• Files clinical notes after recording on the "weekly ledger" sheet.

• As necessary, sends physician orders for signature. Keeps current log of what is sent and tracks receipt of signed document.

• Closes patient's clinical record when discharged.

• MaintainscurrentpatientstatisticsutilizingtheManagementInformationSystem.

• Maintainsledgercardsforallnewpatientsadmittedforclerk'suse.

• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Administrator.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilitiesperformedbytheemployeeofthisjob.Theemployeemayberequested toperform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Minimum of two years' experience preferably in home health or health care, or graduation from aone- or two-year businesscollegepreferred.

• Is at least eighteen years of age.

• Abletotype50wordsperminute

• Word processing skills

• Personal computer skills

• BusinessMachine Knowledge

• Medical terminology