Administrative Assistant

Overview

The role of Administrative Assistant at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale by RiverSpring Living, a world-renowned long-term care organization located in Riverdale - North Bronx, supervises overall administrative activities, secretarial duties, record keeping, credentialing administrative duties and functions to assist the Medical Director in meeting the administrative needs of the Medical Department and the Home in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as directed by the Medical Director, to assure that proper administrative procedures are maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

Our ideal candidate will serves as a liaison between the Medical Director, staff physicians and consultant staff. Manages our Medical Director Outlook calendar, schedules appointments, processes mail, answers phones, etc.  Keeps medical director advised of meetings, appointments and deadlines. Coordinates for ongoing in-service education and orientation for newly assigned personnel, including appropriate record keeping. Schedules new employees for pre-employment health assessment and annual physical examination. Answers incoming calls from patient family members and forwards calls to the respective physician.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, indicate the type of education, training, license, registration, certification, language skills, mathematical skills, computer skills and/or experience required to qualify for this position. HS or GED required, AA degree preferred.  Experience minimum two (2) years in an administrative role.   Language Skills – Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.  Math Skills- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.  Basic computer skills.  Type a minimum of 40 - 50 wpms . Must be able to speak, write and read English.

Compensation:$55-$60K Annually 

Our staff are our greatest asset and as such, we offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package which includes:

HEALTH & INSURANCE BENEFITS*

Medical and Prescription DrugCompany-Paid DentalCompany-Paid VisionCompany-Paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death & DismembermentCompany-Paid Short-Term DisabilityCompany-Paid Long-Term DisabilityHealth Care Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountEmployee Assistance PlanAdditional Life Insurance options for the employee and family membersAdditional Disability options403(b) Plan, with a generous employer contributionTIME OFF BENEFITS*HolidaysPersonal DaysSick DaysVacation

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS*Bereavement DaysCell Phone Discount PlanCommuter PlanJury Duty DaysMarriage DaysPet Insurance Discount PlanTuition AssistanceWellness ProgramsYears of Service Awards

*This information is subject to change and it is not meant to be a comprehensive explanation of our employee benefits. The benefits contained in this benefit summary could change at any time without notice.

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