What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT position at Care Dimensions?
Care Dimensions has a truly meaningful purpose - to provide compassionate care to our patients who are faced with an advanced or end-of-life illness. Since 1978, Care Dimensions has been a driving force in expanding access to hospice and palliative care in Massachusetts. At Care Dimensions, we invest in people who take pride in caring and supporting. We support and strengthen our people with extensive training, teamwork and technology. Our values are embedded in our work, each and every day : Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Responsiveness, Innovation. As part of the Care Dimensions team, you'll gain the support and inspiration for a career you'll find meaningful every day.
Summary :
Reporting to the Administrative Practice Manager and the Physician Services Coordinator, the Administrative Assistant, Physician Services performs a broad range of administrative tasks to facilitate the smooth and efficient operations of the Physician Services department. This position supports hospice, palliative care, and primary care providers and is an integral member of the Physician Services Team. The Administrative Assistant, Physician Services provides administrative support to providers in the field, interacting with referral sources, and providing excellent customer service to our patients.
Qualifications :
- High school diploma required, Associate's degree preferred.
- Minimum of one year experience in a medical facility or medical office setting or an administrative assistant role in another setting.
- Scheduling experience in a high paced environment preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated skill in managing communications through email, telephone and in person.
- Professional and pleasant telephone manner.
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability multi-task, to manage competing priorities, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and proven ability to master multiple EMRs required.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment as well as proven understanding of when to enlist assistance.
- Ability to handle highly confidential medical information, including ability to understand and use email via encryption when necessary.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to function as a member of a team.
- Ability to interact with diverse personalities and styles.
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Benefits are offered to employees that are scheduled to work 20 hours / week, which include a generous earned time (vacation days) program, tuition reimbursement, scholarship programs, student loan paydown program, two retirement plans, in addition to medical / dental / vision / life / disability insurance, and so much more!
Care Dimensions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage people of color, those that identify as part of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and individuals with different abilities to apply. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during any part of the interview process may request one. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
