Front Desk & Office Administrator (Healthcare)

Nurses at Home; Alsop Corner (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurses At Home in Avon, CT is seeking a dependable Office Assistant / Receptionist to support a busy home health office. You will handle front-desk reception, answer calls, manage mail, and assist with clerical tasks to keep the office running smoothly.

The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and comfortable coordinating with patients, families, employees, and community partners. Prior healthcare front-desk experience is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Friendly and professional communication abilities.
• Ability to manage a busy phone line.
• Basic computer skills, including email and MS Office.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks throughout the day.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with patients, families, employees, and referral partners.
• Healthcare office experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls
• Greet visitors and assist with front-office reception
• Receive, sort, distribute, and prepare incoming and outgoing mail
• Scan, file, organize, and maintain office documents and records
• Assist with faxing, copying, printing, and other general office tasks
• Monitor and organize incoming documents and correspondence
• Help maintain an organized and professional office environment
• Assist staff with basic administrative and clerical projects
• Order and maintain office supplies as needed
• Handle confidential patient and employee information appropriately
• Provide general support to the scheduling, clinical, and operations teams
• Complete other administrative duties as needed

Skills

Organization

Communication

Phone etiquette

MS Office

Multitasking

Reliability

Professionalism

Healthcare experience

Job description

Nurses At Home in Avon, CT is seeking a dependable Office Assistant / Receptionist to support a busy home health office. You will handle front-desk reception, answer calls, manage mail, and assist with clerical tasks to keep the office running smoothly.

The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and comfortable coordinating with patients, families, employees, and community partners. Prior healthcare front-desk experience is a plus, but not required.