Hospice Administrative Assistant

Lifesong Hospice•Lower Paxton Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lifesong Hospice is the sister company to Country Meadows Retirement Communities. We are now hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team in our Harrisburg office. Will be responsible for greeting guests, answering telephones and assisting in the daily functions of the hospice clinical team to ensure compliance of the hospice services program.

Requirements

High school graduate, or GED equivalent; Associates degree (or higher) preferred.
Recent experience with electronic and paper medical records system; home care/hospice agency preferred.
Excellence in both written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated understanding of human problems, tact and diplomacy in facilitation of relationships with staff and the public.
Knowledge of computer usage and Microsoft office programs.
Ability to prioritize tasks and handle delicate situations.

Nice To Haves

Prior hospice or healthcare experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Sends, receives, communicates and tracks faxes, physician orders and other patient related information.
Establishes new patient record in the EMR and updates information as directed.
Answers telephone or assists with telephone answering and relays messages and calls as appropriate.
Maintains office and clinical supply room, informs Clinical Manager of items needing to be ordered, and puts away items in an organized fashion.
Tracks daily census, Team census to include benefit period and start and end dates.
Assist the Clinical Manager and hospice team regarding patient records, clinical office information and other administrative needs.
Assist the Clinical Department with audits, tracking, reports and data gathering as directed by the Clinical Manager.
Maintains visit schedules.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Highmark Blue Shield
employer-matching 401(k)
PayActiv On-Demand Pay
Up to 23 days paid time off your first year, including your birthday and Personal Day of Meaning and opportunity to roll over unused time
Excellent vision and dental
Supplemental life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
Family and medical leave
Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
Wellness reimbursement incentives
Employee assistance program for you and your family
Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
Helping Hand interest-free loans