Clerical Assistant - NHC HomeCare Vero Beach at National HealthCare Corporation in Vero Beach, Florida

Job Description:

Clerical Assistant at NHC HomeCare Vero Beach

Assists with general operations of the homecare office, as assigned by the Office Manager.
Line of Authority: Office Manager, Administrator/Director of Services

Qualifications:
1. High school diploma.
2. Additional business and computer courses desirable.
3. Experience in computer data entry, accounting, related field, or general office work desirable
Performance Requirements:
1. Able to sit, stand or walk up to 8 hours per day.
2. Able to bend, stoop, squat and twist numerous times a day to perform duties of filing, typing, inventory, etc.
3. Able to see and hear adequately to effectively respond to auditory and visual requests related to office activities.
4. Able to speak in clear, concise voice in order to communicate effectively in the office and on the telephone.
5. Able to carry out fine motor skills with manual dexterity required for typing, filing, etc.
6. Mental acuity to learn and apply job-related training
7. Must have reliable personal transportation.

Specific Responsibilities:
According to HomeCare policies and procedures and under the direction of the Office Manager;
1. Operates telephone/switchboard as assigned
2. Processes incoming/outgoing mail and messages
3. Assists in taking Job Applications
4. Prepares assessment packets
5. Maintains inventory of office supplies/forms
6. Maintains inventory control of medical supplies
7. Maintains medical records
8. Makes photocopies and FAXes information as indicated
9. Maintains Call Book
10. Delivers orders, etc. to physician’s offices as requested
11. Processes and tracks physician orders
12. Assists with billing activities as needed
13. Performs miscellaneous typing, data entry, filing, copying duties, etc
14. Completes data entry of patient/other information

Administrative