Office Assistant

Senior Helpers Maine LLC; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance/Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid orientation and job‑specific培训

Paid required in‑service education

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Senior Helpers Maine LLC in Bangor, Maine is hiring an Office Assistant for a full‑time, in‑office role. You will handle phone calls, emails, scheduling, and office coordination in a busy healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of maintaining confidentiality while supporting administrators and nursing staff. Prior AxisCare scheduling experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Healthcare or home care office experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming calls professionally and promptly.
• Review emails, texts, voicemails, and messages for timely responses.
• Assist with caregiver scheduling, shift coordination, and staff/family communication.
• Monitor AxisCare for missed visits and late clock‑ins; address attendance issues.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Phone etiquette

Attention to detail

Team player

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AxisCare

Job description

OFFICE ASSISTANT – FULL-TIME, IN-OFFICE

Senior Helpers Maine LLC – Bangor, Maine

Pay: $21.00 per hour
Payroll: Weekly
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Position: Full-time, in-office

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees may receive:

• Health insurance/Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits and federal FMLA, when applicable
• Paid orientation and job‑specific training
• Paid required in‑service education
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

JOIN OUR TEAM

Senior Helpers Maine LLC is seeking a reliable, organized, and detail‑oriented Office Assistant to support daily agency operations through professional communication, scheduling, documentation, and general office coordination. The ideal candidate is dependable, responsive, accurate, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced healthcare environment while maintaining strict confidentiality. Able to keep work area organized and presentable.

Primary Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls professionally and promptly
• Review and respond to emails, text messages, voicemails, and AxisCare messages
• Assist with caregiver scheduling, shift coordination, and communication with staff, patients, and family members
• Monitor AxisCare for missed visits, late clock‑ins, and incomplete visit entries
• Follow up with caregivers regarding late arrivals, call‑outs, and missed shifts
• Document attendance concerns in visit memos or internal notes
• Notify patients or responsible parties of delays, absences, or scheduling changes
• Send and receive secure emails and faxes, including medical records and physician communications
• Complete data entry and maintain accurate electronic and paper records
• Prepare, print, scan, organize, file, and mail agency documents
• Assist with maintaining patient charts, employee files, and office records
• Organize office supplies, PPE, forms, and patient materials
• Review and complete assigned RingCentral tasks
• Review the next‑day schedule for open shifts, conflicts, and coverage concerns
• Assist the Administrator and Director of Nursing with audits, compliance activities, special projects, and general office duties
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and protect confidential patient, employee, and agency information

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous office, administrative, scheduling, or customer service experience preferred
• Healthcare or home care office experience preferred, but not required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional phone and email etiquette
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time‑management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
• Comfortable using computers, email, fax systems, text messaging, and office technology
• AxisCare or similar healthcare scheduling experience preferred
• Dependable, proactive, respectful, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and use sound judgment when handling sensitive information

Work Environment

This is a full‑time, in‑office position located at the Senior Helpers Maine LLC office in Bangor, Maine. The Office Assistant reports to the Company Administrator and Director of Nursing and works collaboratively with finance, payroll, nursing, scheduling, and direct‑care staff.

The employee must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, use a computer and telephone, operate office equipment, organize files, and occasionally lift or carry office supplies and materials of reasonable weight.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background checks, reference verification, orientation, confidentiality training, and agency onboarding requirements.

Apply today to join a supportive, mission‑driven team committed to quality patient care and dependable service.