Administrative Assistant CS

Ascend Health; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your

And More!

Job summary

Ascend Hospice is seeking an Administrative Assistant to perform front-office duties, handle calls, manage messages, and maintain records. This role supports operations and coordinates with various departments to ensure timely information flow.

The position requires 2-4 years of administrative experience, excellent communication, and strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits are offered in a caring hospice environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant Administrative experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong Organizational skills with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Answers the telephone in a courteous manner and transfers call to the appropriate staff members
• Takes accurate messages and forwards them in a timely manner
• Provides accurate directions in response to inquiries
• Maintains a current and accurate visitor's log
• Receives and distributes incoming paperwork, applications and mail quickly and completely
• Response to any inquiries for information in a timely and thorough manner
• Accepts deliveries and routes them to the appropriate departments
• Performs copying and routine filing as requested
• Distributes all mail and facsimiles to appropriate personnel
• Sends outgoing mail and facsimiles as requested
• Keeps files, records and supplies in the department well-organized
• Follows verbal and written instructions accurately and in a timely manner
• Assists in coverage of medical records-related phone calls and other coordinator functions as requested
• Participates in preparing records that are requested either internally or externally as directed by supervisor
• Organizes and tracks On-Call system
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as directed
• Assists with the destruction of records as directed
• Completes requested reports to support operations

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant The

• Answers the telephone in a courteous manner and transfers call to the appropriate staff members
• Takes accurate messages and forwards them in a timely manner
• Provides accurate directions in response to inquiries
• Maintains a current and accurate visitor's log
• Receives and distributes incoming paperwork, applications and mail quickly and completely
• Response to any inquiries for information in a timely and thorough manner
• Accepts deliveries and routes them to the appropriate departments
• Performs copying and routine filing as requested
• Distributes all mail and facsimiles to appropriate personnel
• Sends outgoing mail and facsimiles as requested
• Keeps files, records and supplies in the department well-organized
• Follows verbal and written instructions accurately and in a timely manner
• Assists in coverage of medical records-related phone calls and other coordinator functions as requested
• Participates in preparing records that are requested either internally or externally as directed by supervisor
• Organizes and tracks On-Call system
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as directed
• Assists with the destruction of records as directed
• Completes requested reports to support operations

Now Hiring

Administrative Assistant The Administrative Assistant is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Answers the telephone in a courteous manner and transfers call to the appropriate staff members
• Takes accurate messages and forwards them in a timely manner
• Provides accurate directions in response to inquiries
• Maintains a current and accurate visitor's log
• Receives and distributes incoming paperwork, applications and mail quickly and completely
• Response to any inquiries for information in a timely and thorough manner
• Accepts deliveries and routes them to the appropriate departments
• Performs copying and routine filing as requested
• Distributes all mail and facsimiles to appropriate personnel
• Sends outgoing mail and facsimiles as requested
• Keeps files, records and supplies in the department well-organized
• Follows verbal and written instructions accurately and in a timely manner
• Assists in coverage of medical records-related phone calls and other coordinator functions as requested
• Participates in preparing records that are requested either internally or externally as directed by supervisor
• Organizes and tracks On-Call system
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as directed
• Assists with the destruction of records as directed
• Completes requested reports to support operations

Ascend Hospice

is part of the Ascend family of Healthcare Companies. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to inspiring people to live better lives through innovative health and wellness programs, products and services. We treat residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our patients, families and associates. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for our patients, families and valued employees.

We are proud to Offer

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• And More!

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide.

Ascend Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/M/F/DV

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Professional Experience

• 2-4 years of relevant Administrative experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong Organizational skills with attention to detail

Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!