JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Secretary/receptionist coordinates and assists the Clinical Director/Director of Patient Care Services in maintaining the paper flow of clerical functions in the office.

ESSEBTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides assistance to to the Excecutive Director/Administrator, preserving the confidential nature of items of which he/she has knowlegde. He/she must maintain the files, supplies and general office condition in an orderly manner.

2. Handles all correspondence and word processing for the hospice organization.

3. Maintains minutes of meetings.

4. Answers telephone inquiries and channels them appropiately.

5. Is responsible for maintaining administrative and clerical files.

6. Files clinical notes after recording on the "Weekly Ledger" sheets.

7. Makes sure that all doctor's order forms and related forms are current and in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations. Updates all current forms in separate patient files.

8. Keep Medicare and Medicaid manuals up-to-date at all times

9. Sends doctor's orders to physicians when received from nurses for his signature. Keeps current log of what is sent to make sure they are returned wirh signature.

10. Purchases and keeps postage on hand.

11. Closes out patient's clinical record when dischraged.

12. Maintains current patient statistics utilizing the Mangement Information system.

13. Maintains ledger cards for all new patients admitted for clerk's use.

14. Other duties as siigned by the Director.

The aboves statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Hospice or Health Care: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location