Department Assistant- Respiratory Therapy- Full Time

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

The department assistant for the respiratory therapy department is responsible for the non-clinical administrative support required to maintain the day-to-day operations of the department. Reporting to the Manager of Respiratory Care, this role oversees equipment management, supplies, ordering, revenue accountability and other administrative duties as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of two year of related experience preferred, preferably in a health care environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a charge system that insures 0% lost charges.
• Continually monitors the system and makes appropriate changes.
• Collects, validates, and enters all patient charges in the computer system.
• Audits the charging system to ensure it accurately reflects activities.
• Maintains records as requested.
• Maintains work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Monitors inventory levels of all department inventory, rental equipment, and office supplies.
• Performs photocopying duties and filing of all patient data and department materials.
• Establishes a file system for documents, maintains, and secures confidential information in an organized manner so that information is easily accessed.
• Schedules appointments, meetings, and conference room bookings
• Distributes notices and agendas of meetings.
• Records, types, obtains approval, and distributes minutes of meetings.
• Types all necessary administrative documents.
• Assists in the decontamination and reassembly process of departmental equipment.
• Disinfects and prepares all respiratory care equipment for sterilization.
• Performs code cart checks throughout hospital as directed.
• Assist with the daily operation of the respiratory therapy department to ensure accurate billing/revenue, reliable inventory and equipment availability, and effective support for departmental initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the therapists and other members of the healthcare team to ensure that any issues are communicated and resolved in timely and collaborative manner.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information in compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting on the 1st of the month following the start date
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full-time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees