Description

Job Summary:

Primary responsibility is to facilitate the communications functions of the business office and provide clerical

support.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Education: High School Graduate (College Preferred).
• Experience: One year general office experience.
• Skills: Excellent computer skills required, excellent interpersonal and organizational skill. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Ability to type 40 to 50 WPM.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in a routine office environment. Noise level may be moderately high, ability to work a flexible schedule and

extended hours. Ability to travel locally and some exposure to inclement weather. Possible exposure to toxic

materials, toner, etc.

Physical and Mental Effort:

Prolonged sitting and some standing required. Occasional need to lift, pull, carry and push items weighing up to fifty

pounds. Frequent need to stoop, kneel and reach while accessing files. Requires working under some stressful

conditions to meet deadlines and staff/ patient needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Required problem solving skills

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Essential Functions Evaluation

• Provides clerical support which may include preparation of admission, orientation and new hire packets; monitoring and ordering office supplies and forms, typing, special projects, filing and copying.
• Facilitates the communications system which may include: mail distribution, pagers, phone system, memo’s, answers incoming calls, documents and disseminates appropriate messages.
• Assists with maintenance of personnel files.
• Promotes the agency philosophy and mission by presenting a positive image to patients /families, physicians and community agencies.
• Provides computer support and data entry.
• Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals and maintains confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as required.