Administrative Assistant
Description

About Us:

At Lifted Hospice, our mission is simple yet powerful: Helping people live life to the fullest. We serve the communities where we live and work by delivering compassionate, clinically excellent end-of-life care. With a commitment to dignity, comfort, and quality of life, we walk alongside patients and their families—meeting them where they are, when they need it most.


Job Purpose:

The Administrative Assistant primary responsibility is to facilitate the communications functions of the business office and provide clerical support.



Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Promotes the philosophy, mission and administrative policies of the Hospice by presenting a positive image.
  • Facilitates the communications system which may include mail distribution, phone system, memos, answers incoming calls and/or emails, documents, and disseminates appropriate messages.
  • Provides clerical support which may include preparation of admission, orientation, and new hire packets; monitoring and ordering office supplies and forms; computer support and data entry; special projects, filing, and copying.
  • Competently handle multi-line phone systems. Demonstrates understanding of system features.
  • Uses effective customer service skills when directing calls and assisting others.
  • Promotes effective communication with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals, and maintains confidentiality.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
  • Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be added, at any time with or without advanced notice.


Skills and Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. College preferred.
  • One year general office experience.
  • Excellent computer skills required.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
  • Excellent phone skills.
  • Current driver’s license and valid auto liability insurance.
  • Reliable transportation.


Working Conditions:

  • Works in a routine office environment. Noise level may be moderately high.
  • The ability to work a flexible schedule and extended hours.
  • Ability to travel locally.
  • May experience exposure to unpleasant weather conditions.
  • Possible exposure to toxic materials, toner, etc.


Physical & Mental Requirements:

  • Requires prolonged sitting and standing.
  • The occasional need to lift, pull, carry, and push items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Requires the frequent need to stoop, kneel, and reach while accessing files.
  • Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs.
  • Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
  • Requires excellent problem solving skills.


Benefits for Full-Time Team Members Include:

  • Paid Time Off
  • Employer paid life insurance policy
  • Employer contributions toward employee health and dental insurance
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) Plan — includes discretionary profit-sharing contribution(s)


Salary Description
$20-24/hour