Team Assistant

Community Healthcare of Texas•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided Hospice and Palliative Care Services since 1996. Community Healthcare of Texas has cared for patients with serious and terminal illnesses throughout North Central Texas. Providing compassionate care for those living with an illness while supporting those caring for a loved one is the mission of Community Healthcare of Texas. Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for a Team Assistant. POSITION SUMMARY The Team Assistant provides administrative support to the site team.

Requirements

High School diploma required; some college preferred
1+ years’ experience in a clerical setting
Experience in a healthcare setting
Typing and PC skills required

Responsibilities

Answer phones, route calls, take messages, and answer questions as appropriate.
May place DME (Durable Medical Equipment) orders.
Perform various typing such as email, memos, letters, etc.
Perform data entry of referrals, visit logs, and physician logs.
May maintain hard copy patient charts.
Send doctor’s orders to physicians for signature when received in workflow; track reports in HCHB as to what is sent; follow to ensure they are returned with signature promptly.
Conduct month-end closes such as billing error corrections and physician visits.
Process HCHB workflow timely and accurately as assigned.
May take referrals/obtain insurance authorizations.
Responsible for informing staff of any changes, updates, etc., regarding discharges, visits, schedules, and clinical meetings as directed by the PCM or Director.
Track all patients' admission, discharge, certification, and re-certification dates.
Cover the reception desk when needed.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.