Office Assistant/Receptionist

JOB SUMMARY

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

        DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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

2. Maintains the files, supplies, postage, and general office condition in an orderly manner.

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

4. Maintains minutes of meetings.

5. Answers telephone inquiries and channels them appropriately.

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

7. As necessary, sends physician*s orders for signature. Keeps a current log of what is sent and tracks receipt of the signed documents.

8. Closes patient's clinical record when discharged.

9. Maintains current patient statistics utilizing the Management Information System.

10. Maintains ledger cards for all new patients admitted for clerk's use

11. 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 responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform tasks other than those stated in this description

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

1. Minimum of two years experience preferably In home health or health care, or graduation from a one or two-year business

2. Is at least eighteen years of age.

3. Able to type 50 words per-minüte

4. Word processing skills

5. Personal computer skills

6. Business machine knowledge

7. Medical terminology