ADMISSIONS ASSISTANT

Lifebridge Health • Baltimore, MD

261d • $7 - $22

About The Position

The Admissions Assistant performs all secretarial and clerical functions for the Admissions department at Levindale Hospital. This role acts as an assistant within the Admissions suite, taking referrals from outside sources and exhibiting excellent guest relations while dealing with the public and staff. The Admissions Assistant performs various duties and responsibilities in a supportive position to the Director, Admissions Coordinator, and the liaison nurses.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in a clerical or administrative role.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with Healthstream.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Works in conjunction with other staff members to ensure efficient and effective operation of the office.
• Places, receives, and screens telephone calls; determines nature of call and provides general information, referring more complex calls to other team members.
• Greets, screens, and directs visitors.
• Meets with families or patients to sign admission paperwork on the day of admission or within 24 hours of admission.
• Follows up with families or patients on unsigned paperwork.
• Keeps office in orderly manner.
• Performs clerical and entry tasks as directed by the manager or their designee.
• Retrieves, sorts, and distributes incoming mail.
• Maintains office supplies, prepares inventory and purchase orders.
• Routes paperwork to Units when asked.
• Ensures adequate supply of admission packets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: High school or GED