Outpatient Therapy Administrative Assistant

Burke Rehabilitation; Mace (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, NY is seeking a dependable administrative support specialist for the Outpatient Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language departments. The role includes answering phones, scheduling, maintaining files, coordinating wheelchair clinic evaluations, and assisting therapists under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, basic computer skills, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college coursework preferred.
• Clerical, administrative, or healthcare experience a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency: word processing, email, spreadsheets, scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide general clerical and administrative support including answering phones, scheduling, maintaining files, photocopying, faxing, mailing, and departmental statistics.
• Coordinate wheelchair clinic evaluations: contacting patients, scheduling, tracking paperwork throughout the process.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and staff to obtain information and relay treatment-related messages as directed by clinical staff.
• Serve as liaison between wheelchair clinic coordinator, scheduling staff, and Occupational Therapy leadership.
• Respond to general inquiries regarding Burke services, including the Driving Evaluation Program.
• Assist with coordinating coverage between inpatient and outpatient Occupational Therapy as needed.
• Provide basic clerical support to the Outpatient Speech and Language Department.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of treatment areas and equipment.

Skills

Clerical

Administrative support

Communication skills

Multitasking

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Scheduling systems

Job description

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, NY is seeking a dependable administrative support specialist for the Outpatient Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language departments. The role includes answering phones, scheduling, maintaining files, coordinating wheelchair clinic evaluations, and assisting therapists under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, basic computer skills, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.