Administrative Assistant

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Whitesburg (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support hospital and clinic operations. The role includes performing a range of administrative tasks, payroll processing, and data analysis to ensure accurate reporting and efficient workflows.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, multitasking, and strong communication, with responsibilities spanning personnel-related functions and data interpretation for strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; OR
• Associate Degree with two (2) years of administrative experience, preferably in a clinic or hospital setting; OR
• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in administration, management, or business-related fields, preferably in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist employees with personnel and labor relations matters.
• Compile data related to the Clinic and assist in interpretation of that data.
• Perform administrative duties, special projects, and personnel-related functions as assigned.
• Assist in preparation of various reports and review reports for accuracy.
• Administer payroll functions for employees.
• Review CPT coding with physicians as it relates to charges and collections.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll administration

CPT coding knowledge

Data analysis

Report preparation

Time management

Confidentiality

Office software proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Associate Degree with 2 years admin experience

High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years admin experience

Job description

Overview

The Administrative Assistant is accountable for implementing specific work projects and for performing administrative tasks relative to the operation of the Hospital or Clinic.

Overview

The Administrative Assistant is accountable for implementing specific work projects and for performing administrative tasks relative to the operation of the Hospital or Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting employees with personnel and labor relations matters.
• Compiles data related to the various components of the Clinic and assists in the interpretation of that data.
• Performs various administrative duties, special projects, and personnel-related functions as assigned.
• Assists in the preparation of various reports as necessary and reviews reports received by the Administrator to ensure accuracy.
• Administers payroll functions for employees.
• Reviews CPT coding with physicians as it relates to charges and collections.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related discipline preferred; OR
• Associate Degree with two (2) years of administrative experience, preferably in a clinic or hospital setting; OR
• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in administration, management, or business-related fields, preferably in a hospital environment.

Experience

• Two (2) years of administrative experience preferred with an Associate Degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years of administration, management, or business-related experience preferred with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Healthcare, clinic, or hospital experience preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of administrative and business operations.
• Ability to assist with personnel and labor relations functions.
• Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret operational data.
• Ability to prepare and review reports for accuracy.
• Knowledge of payroll administration processes.
• Knowledge of CPT coding and its relationship to charges and collections.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and special projects.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with office technology and business software applications.