Patient Care Secretary

Job Title

Patient Care Secretary

Job Description

The Patient Care Secretary is a skilled secretarial person whose job is to support the work of the Team Manager and who is generally responsible for accomplishing all patient care related clerical procedures.

Responsibilities include screening telephone calls for Team Manager, facilitating communication between patients/families and other team members, maintaining daily schedules for team members, attending weekly team meetings, establishing and maintaining patient charts, providing back-up documentation to the Billing Department, ordering D.M.E. and maintaining records, entering patient care and volunteer data into Vx and event tracking, communicating with staff and outside agencies as directed by Team Manager, maintaining a list of part-time staff, ordering supplies and documentation forms, doing routine correspondence, sorting and processing patient care mail, maintaining A.D.T. and checking census daily for accuracy, covering for each other for lunch, team meetings, and short intervals of absence, and handling other tasks as assigned by the Team Manager.

Qualifications

Three years prior work experience preferred. Good typing skills. Computer literate. Able to handle multiple tasks. Excellent communication skills. Good telephone skills.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Special Instructions to Candidates

EOE/AA M/F/D/V

About Us

VITAS Healthcare is the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you'll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.

All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heardfind your purpose at VITAS today.

Benefits Include:

- Competitive compensation - Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts- Life insurance- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit- Tuition Reimbursement- Paid Time Off- Employee Assistance Program- Legal Insurance- Roadside Assistance- Affinity Program

Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.

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