Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant - Part-Time 12:00 to 5:00pm Pay Range: $15.75 to $20.00 We are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our patients, residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Customer Second (Employee First!) Ownership If these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply. JOB SUMMARY The Administrative Assistant is responsible for routine clerical matters and assuring that documents flow in a coordinated and efficient manner. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provides assistance to the Executive Director/Administrator, preserving the confidential nature of items of which he/she has knowledge. Maintains the files, supplies, postage and general office condition in an orderly manner. Handles all correspondence and word processing for the home health organization. Maintains minutes of meetings. Answers telephone inquiries and channels them appropriately. Files clinical notes after recording on the “weekly ledger” sheet. As necessary, sends physician's orders for signature. Keeps current log of what is sent and tracks receipt of signed document. Closes patient’s clinical record when discharged. Maintains current patient statistics utilizing the Management Information System. Maintains ledger cards for all new patients admitted for clerk's use. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Minimum of two years’ experience preferably in home health or health care, or graduation from a one or two year business college preferred. Is at least eighteen years of age. Able to type 50 words per minute Word processing skills Personal computer skills Business machine knowledge Medical terminology We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.