Office Assistant Contract

To execute timely and efficient clerical support to office staff and management.

Duties and responsibilities

• Distributing documents, faxes and correspondence
• Photocopying, scanning and or uploading documents into various document and/or EMR systems
• Receiving, sorting and distributing mail
• Processing, researching and correcting “Bad Mail” in client system(s)
• Completing Medical and Billing Record Requests
• Following Charity Care Approval Procedures
• Following Death Certificate and Bankruptcy procedures
• Maintaining filing systems

·       Use, protect and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.

·       Maintain a professional attitude

• All other duties as directed by Manager

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Proficient in use of email and internet
• Accurate keyboard skills
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Knowledge of administrative procedures
• Knowledge of healthcare administration a plus
• Knowledge of EMR systems is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent

Key Competences

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Data management
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem-solving
• Adaptability
• Customer service orientation
• Team work
• Communication skills – verbal and written
• Confidentiality

Rate/Salary: 15-17/hr