Administrative Assistant

Job Summary: The Administrative Assistant is responsible for routine clerical matters and assuring that documents flow in a coordinated and efficient manner.

Duties & Responsibilities: Provides assistance to the Executive Director/Administrator, preserving the confidential nature of items of which he/she has knowledge. Maintains the files, supplies, postage and general office condition in an orderly manner. Handles all correspondence and word processing for the home health organization. Maintains minutes of meetings. Answers telephone inquiries and channels them appropriately. Files clinical notes after recording on the "weekly ledger" sheet. As necessary, sends physician's orders for signature. Keeps current log of what is sent and tracks receipt of signed document. Closes patient's clinical record when discharged. Maintains current patient statistics utilizing the Management Information System. Maintains ledger cards for all new patients admitted for clerk's use.