Team Assistant - Hospice
About The Position
Lighthouse Hospice is seeking a Team Assistant for its Mount Laurel Hospice Program. This role provides office and administrative support through clerical and organizational activities and serves as a point of contact for internal team members, patients, families, and external partners. Organization, approachability, professionalism, and attention to detail are important to maintaining a calm, well-coordinated environment that supports hospice care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Mount Laurel territory. The position supports a compassionate, patient-centered care team and helps ensure patients and families receive dignity, comfort, and support.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least two years of clerical and administrative experience in a healthcare setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or related software.
- Typing speed of 60 words per minute.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Ability to take initiative, set priorities, multitask, and organize work; self-motivated and detail-oriented.
- Licensed driver with an automobile in good working order that meets state and organizational requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage daily schedules for team members to support timely, uninterrupted care.
- Maintain and update patient assignment lists for care coordination and team accountability.
- Enter patient care data, establish patient charts, and maintain complete medical records.
- Promptly communicate patient discharges, transfers, and changes in condition to staff.
- Log and forward telephone prescription orders for physician signatures and maintain tickler files to support timely completion and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare for interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings by organizing materials, documenting minutes, and distributing care updates to attending physicians.
- Track, order, and maintain office and medical supplies.
- Monitor and audit clinical documentation in the electronic medical record for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with hospice, state, and federal standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of hospice policies and licensing regulations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Career Path Program supporting internal growth, advancement, and increased pay.
- 15 days of paid time off and 10 holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance.
- Wellness and discount programs.
- Cell phone, mileage, and gym membership reimbursement.
- Company matching 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
