AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS, INC. Secretary Salary in the United States

Description

Secretaries will be responsible for filing, typing, copying, and answering telephones, greeting visitors, and other duties as assigned. They will maintain all client records. Secretaries will be supervised by the Office Manager or Nursing Supervisor.

• Type correspondence, reports and forms as required.
• Set up new files and file appropriate documents as directed.
• If applicable assemble charts, billing forms, and documents for transfer to corporate office.
• Pull and file all inactive charts as directed.
• Maintain all client records to include pay source, referrals, required visits etc.
• Assemble, type and copy records as needed. May include preparation for mattings and clinical review.
• File all forms within guidelines as required.
• Observe that physician orders are stamped as received on appropriate date.
• Learn specifics of program and observe and report missing dates and signatures on material to be filed.
• Assist staff in preparing for state and federal surveys as directed.
• Assist with programmatic, supply sheets and billing information as appropriate.
• Assist supervisors and nurses with typing, filing, copying, chart assembly, office maintenance and other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 2 years of home health experience preferred.
• Ability to work closely and effectively with all employees and management staff.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Proficient computer skills including experience with MS Word and Excel.