Front Office Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The secretary/receptionist is responsible for routine clerical matters and assuring that documents flow in a coordinated and efficient manner.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides assistance to the Executive Director/Administrator, preserving the confidential nature of items of which he/she has knowledge.

Maintains the files, supplies, postage and general office condition in an orderly manner.

Handles all correspondence and word processing for the home health organization.

Maintains minutes of meetings.

Answers telephone inquiries and channels them appropriately.

Files clinical notes after recording on the "weekly ledger" sheet.

As necessary, sends physician's orders for signature. Keeps current log of what is sent and tracks receipt of signed document.

Closes patient's clinical record when discharged.

Maintains current patient statistics utilizing the Management Information System.

Maintains ledger cards for all new patients admitted for clerk's use.

Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Administrator.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Minimum of two years' experience preferably in home health or health care, or graduation from a one or two year business college preferred.

Is at least eighteen years of age.

Able to type 50 words per minute

Word processing skills

Personal computer skills

Business machine knowledge

Medical terminology

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at