Administrative Assistant/LNA

Rockingham County, NH; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11-12 Paid Holidays

Uniform Stipend

Shift Pick Up Bonuses

Short Staff Pay

Short Term Disability (100% paid)

Life Insurance ($25,000) and AD&D ($25

Long Term Disability (optional)

457B Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

On-Site Gym

Staff Dining/Cafeteria

Quiet Room with Massage Chair

Job summary

Rockingham County, NH is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support to the Nursing Department. The role includes scheduling medical appointments for residents, arranging transportation, and accompanying residents to off-site visits as needed.

You will perform general clerical tasks, manage census information, and assist with admissions and physician appointments while supporting compliance with policy and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge of office procedures or one-year college/technical school certificate.
• Three to five years related experience and/or training, or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid NH Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) license.
• CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical appointments with providers and arrange appropriate transportation.
• Accompany residents to occasional off-site appointments and assist with mobility as needed.
• Perform general clerical duties, answer and direct phone calls, and maintain daily census information.
• Maintain resident/client packets for hospital admissions and physician appointments; manage admission and re-admission paperwork.
• Support Hospice paperwork, emergency documentation files, and contribute to orientation and quality improvement activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One-year certificate from college or technical school

NH Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) license

Job description

Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire! Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney’s Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff’s Office, Department of Corrections, Finance Office, Human Resources, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations. We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community. Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits + generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference.

Scope Of Position

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to the Nursing Department. This position schedules and coordinates internal and external medical appointments for residents, including arranging appropriate transportation, and accompanies residents to occasional off-site appointments as needed.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

We are committed to providing preventative and restorative care to all residents and clients here at Rockingham County. We want our residents to feel safe, comfortable, and supported in all aspects of their lives to include not only physical, but also emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, and intellectual well-being. The Administrative Assistant plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of the Nursing Department through a combination of clerical, scheduling, communication, and resident support functions. Responsibilities include coordinating medical appointments with providers, arranging transportation, accompanying residents to occasional off-site appointments, and assisting with resident mobility as needed. The position also performs general clerical duties, answers and directs phone calls, maintains and distributes daily census information, and maintains resident/client packets for hospital admissions and physician appointments. Additional responsibilities include maintaining Nursing Department admission and re-admission packets, hospice paperwork, and emergency documentation files, creating monthly mail merges for physician order forms, and providing clerical support for the center’s routine orientation program. The Administrative Assistant participates in special projects, survey inspections, Quality Improvement/QAPI programs, required trainings and meetings, and further, supports Resident Rights, confidentiality, safety, and Infection Control policies and procedures. This position also responds to emergency situations in accordance with facility policies and assists as necessary. Must be able to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position and department.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• Knowledge of office procedures equivalent to the completion of a one-year certificate from college or technical school or;
• Three to five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid, unencumbered New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) license.
• CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.

STATUS:

Full Time / Non-Exempt / Union

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required.

Rockingham County offers a complete benefits package including: health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability and optional long-term disability. Employees working 35 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the New Hampshire Retirement System (pension plan). Go to www.nhrs.org for more information.

For Complete Benefit Information

Rockingham County Benefit Guide

Additional Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off (22.13 days accrued each year)*
• 11-12 Paid Holidays*
• $150/Year Uniform Stipend**
• Shift Pick Up Bonuses**
• Short Staff Pay**
• 100% Paid Short Term Disability***
• 100% Paid Life Insurance ($25,000) and AD&D Insurance ($25,000)
• Optional Long Term Disability***
• Optional Deferred Compensation 457B Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement ($4,000 annually following one year of benefits-eligible employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Website
• On-Site Gym, Staff Dining/Cafeteria, and Quiet Room w/ Massage Chair

*Pro-rated for part-time employees

• For nursing employees only
• For full time employees only, "Weekender" employees are not eligible for disability insurance