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Temporary Homecare Office AssistantMasonicare Home Health & Hospice:

Wallingford, CTDay Shift / 40hrs/wk

Summary of Position:

The Homecare Office Assistant is a multi-tiered position, with primary responsibilities based on the office support needs of the branch. Position scope includes auditing patient paperwork, reception, management of office correspondence, data entry and administrative support to branch staff in order to ensure that agency goals and objectives are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Follows processes and procedures as outlined in the Support Services Operations Manual. Responsible for requesting and auditing paperwork for all patients of assigned branch(es).Ensures timely and accurate submission of admission and discharge paperwork by cliniciansUtilizes reports such as the Admission Statistics and Medicaid eligibility reports to ensure all needed documentation is requested and obtained. Brings issues or opportunities for improvement to manager and clinical managersUpload complete, accurate documents to EMRResponsible for all support services functions of branch(es) including but not limited to Orders medical and office supplies as needed, Maintains current counts of PPE and assembles new kits as needed; Ensures an adequate supply of admission packets are available for clinicians including any and all specialty packets Assists with clerical aspects of employee orientation process such a updating phone lists.

Ensures office equipment/phones are in proper working condition and calls for repairs when necessaryOrders Telemonitoring equipment and returns equipment as requiredbWorks with HIM to ensure medical record requests are fulfilledArchives patient charts according to policyMaintains the emergency box and MSDS binders for the branch.

Maintains the spare clinical laptops for the branch.

Responsible for greeting visitors, sorting mail and managing telephone traffic in a courteous and professional manner. Brings issues to managers attention in a timely manner. Supports clinical managers by generating reports, triaging incoming calls, faxing as needed, and other tasks as requested by the clinical manager.

Establish and maintain positive relationships with community contacts to facilitate the efficient return of orders for service and other time-sensitive documents.

Works on special projects and participates in designated committees as assigned.

Can be depended upon to report to work on-time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education & medical requirements. Communicates effectively and tactfully with clients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition.

Utilizes critical thinking skills and takes ownership of tasks.

Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High school Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Knowledge of medical record policies and procedure. Familiarity with computer operations. Training in business or evidence of satisfactory work experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Maintains current Drivers License and auto insurance.

Other:

Possess reliable transportation Day Shift / 40hrs/wk