Skills on the Hill

Skills on the Hill is a pediatric therapy practice in Washington, D.C. and Arlington, VA that specializes in supporting and empowering children and families to climb to their fullest potential.

We have an energetic and dynamic team that likes to empower each other and have fun at work. We value integrity, teamwork, flexibility, and problem solving and have a passion to help as many children and families as we can.

About the Position:

We are seeking a part time Office Assistant to work in our pediatric therapy clinic(s) located in Washington, DC & Arlington, VA. We have a position open at both our Washington, DC clinic.

Washington, DC hours - Monday through Friday - 2:00 pm to 6:00/30 pm

About you:

This is an ideal job for a college student looking to pursue a profession in the therapy field or another field working with children.

• Looking for a long-term position with a growing company
• Have a great attitude and is excited to learn new skills
• Hardworking and trustworthy
• Detail-oriented and efficient
• Have strong analytical skills
• Thorough yet concise in documentation
• Creative and exploratory
• Understands the importance of collaborative problem-solving
• Takes joy in helping clients make milestone progress

Minimum Qualifications:

• enjoy interacting with children
• strong organizational abilities
• good time management
• strong communication
• able to take initiative/solve problems/and use intuition
• flexibility
• High school diploma/GED preferred
• Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
• 1 years experience in medical office administration, reception,
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Role of an Office Assistant:

• Answer phone calls and e-mails, greeting patients and prospective patients and reminding them of upcoming appointments
• Scheduling appointments for patient consultations, procedures and visits with medical personnel
• Liaise and coordinate with therapists about schedules, patients and any changes
• Accept and submit and payment
• Resolve scheduling conflicts as they occur

Some but not all additional Duties as a Therapy Aide:

Throughout the day:

• Clean equipment AND TARPS after sessions (look for “to be cleaned” signs)
• Clean toys in “to be cleaned” bins and put away
• Check in kids at the door (take their temperature and let their therapist know they have arrived)

AM Duties:

• Put away items in the "48 Hour" bin and shift bins down
• Open several gym windows and at least one in every small room
• Wipe down tables and chairs in treatment rooms and waiting room
• Check and re-fill water pitchers in refrigerators
• Collect laundry from both suites and wash/put away
• Refill bottles of disinfectant spray
• Refill paper towels, hand soap, and cups at all sinks
• Clean dishes in sink; load dishwasher and run/put away and change sign to dirty/clean
• Wipe down glass doors, all door handles (including fridges), and light switches
• Check mail

PM Duties:

• Close all open windows
• Clean the treatment space schedules after final sessions have started
• Put trash bags in black trash can & place in hall (both suites, not Friday)

Our practice specializes in working with children who have the following diagnoses: Feeding difficulties / oral motor delays:

• Sensory processing and motor planning difficulties
• Global developmental delays impacting motor function
• Neuromuscular impairments
• Genetic disorders
• Learning disabilities
• Autism
• ADHD
• Social skill deficits

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Mentorship
• Professional Development
• Exposure to multi-disciplined Pediatric Therapy

Visit our website at www.skillsonthehill.com to learn more about our practice

Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extensive standing, walking and sitting.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, assisting with moving objects.
• Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Is the hourly rate acceptable for you?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Office Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical receptionist: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20003 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person