What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant Hospice position at Altus Hospice?
Overview:
The Administrative Assistant provides general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. Deals with a diverse group of external and internal customers callers, and visitors. Organization, approachability, and proper presentation are of the up-most importance. A successful Administrative Assistant will be able to perform their essential duties and responsibilities.
Altus Hospice is a premier provider of end-of-life care. Our family of hospices provide quality care through our mission-oriented and patient-centric services. We are growing rapidly and are looking for skilled individuals to join us in our journey.
We offer excellent compensation and an industry leading benefits package that includes:
Altus Hospice is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant for our San Antonio Hospice Program. If you are looking for a career with a purpose and a supportive team culture, then this is the position for you!
The Administrative Assistant provides general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. Deals with a diverse group of external and internal customers callers, and visitors. Organization, approachability, and proper presentation are of the up-most importance. A successful Administrative Assistant will be able to perform their essential duties and responsibilities.
Altus Hospice is a premier provider of end-of-life care. Our family of hospices provide quality care through our mission-oriented and patient-centric services. We are growing rapidly and are looking for skilled individuals to join us in our journey.
We offer excellent compensation and an industry leading benefits package that includes:
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Company matching 401(k)
- GENEROUS time-off package (15 days PTO & 10 Holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance
- Wellness & Discount Programs
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Takes and keeps daily schedule for all team members. Maintain patient assignment List.
- Handles all patient care data entry and responsible for establishing patient charts and all medical record filing.
- Notifies staff of discharges, transfers and change of status on patients.
- Logs and fax/mails telephone prescriptions for physician's signature, maintaining tickler file until the signed order is returned.
- Prepares for interdisciplinary group meetings, maintain minutes of meeting, and copy and/or fax IDG notes to attending physicians.
- Tracks and orders office and medical supplies while keeping adequate stock in both.
- Answers phones for receptionist during lunch hour and breaks or during absence.
- Monitors and audits documentation of clinical records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards of timeliness, accuracy and completeness via electronic record.
- Demonstrates familiarity with polices of Hospice and rules/regulations of state and federal licensing agencies.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of two (2) years experience with clerical and administrative duties in a healthcare office required. Hospice preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software and able to type 60 words per minute.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Ability to take initiative, set priorities, multitask and organize work. Must be self-motivated and detail oriented.
