About Us:
At Lifted Hospice, our mission is simple yet powerful: Helping people live life to the fullest. We serve the communities where we live and work by delivering compassionate, clinically excellent end-of-life care. With a commitment to dignity, comfort, and quality of life, we walk alongside patients and their families—meeting them where they are, when they need it most.
Job Purpose:
The Administrative Assistant primary responsibility is to facilitate the communications functions of the business office and provide clerical support.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Promotes the philosophy, mission and administrative policies of the Hospice by presenting a positive image.
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Facilitates the communications system which may include mail distribution, phone system, memos, answers incoming calls and/or emails, documents, and disseminates appropriate messages.
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Provides clerical support which may include preparation of admission, orientation, and new hire packets; monitoring and ordering office supplies and forms; computer support and data entry; special projects, filing, and copying.
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Competently handle multi-line phone systems. Demonstrates understanding of system features.
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Uses effective customer service skills when directing calls and assisting others.
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Promotes effective communication with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals, and maintains confidentiality.
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Additional duties as assigned.
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Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be added, at any time with or without advanced notice.
Skills and Qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent required. College preferred.
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One year general office experience.
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Excellent computer skills required.
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Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
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Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
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Excellent phone skills.
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Current driver’s license and valid auto liability insurance.
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Reliable transportation.
Working Conditions:
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Works in a routine office environment. Noise level may be moderately high.
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The ability to work a flexible schedule and extended hours.
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Ability to travel locally.
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May experience exposure to unpleasant weather conditions.
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Possible exposure to toxic materials, toner, etc.
Physical & Mental Requirements:
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Requires prolonged sitting and standing.
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The occasional need to lift, pull, carry, and push items weighing up to 50 pounds.
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Requires the frequent need to stoop, kneel, and reach while accessing files.
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Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs.
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Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
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Requires excellent problem solving skills.
Benefits for Full-Time Team Members Include:
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Paid Time Off
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Employer paid life insurance policy
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Employer contributions toward employee health and dental insurance
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Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage
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401(k) Plan — includes discretionary profit-sharing contribution(s)
