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BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP

Secretary for Homecare / Hospice

BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP, Bristol, Connecticut, us, 06010


Job Details

Job LocationBHH Valley Street - Bristol, CT

Position TypeFull Time

Education LevelHigh School

Job Shift1st Shift (Days)

Description

At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice.

Bristol Home Care and Hospice Agency, Inc is seeking a full time administrative professional for our hospice department. Hours: M-F 8:00am- 4:30pm.

Assists with office tasks as assigned and provides back-up receptionist phone coverage.

Job Description:

Key ResponsibilitiesReports directly to the Hospice Program Director to assist with administrative duties as required to meet hospice regulatory requirements.Communicates with clinical staff to arrange DME delivery/ pick up for hospice patients.Communicates changes in patient schedules to all necessary staff i.e. aides, clinicians, volunteers.Field incoming phone calls related to the hospice department (patients, vendors, accounting department, etc...)Maintains accurate hospice records and participates in entering data to support billing cycle and clinical documentation.Schedules and coordinates face-face visits with the hospice Medical Director under the supervision of the Hospice Program Director.Coordinates patient transfers and transportation, when needed, under the supervision of the hospice program director.Provides back up support to other administrative staff, including but not limited to: answering phones, filing, and providing coverage for other staff on PTO.Assists as back-up with obtaining insurance information, obtaining authorizationsQualifications

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required: Business/ Administrative experience preferred.High School Diploma. Strong communication skills, computer literacy and organizational skills required.Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational RequirementsGeneral orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Successfully complete all training as determined by The Learning Center. Other unit based competencies/skills are required.Licenses and Certifications-N/APhysical Requirements Moderate walking, bending, stooping, extended sitting and extensive time on the telephone. Occasional light lifting of office supplies and materials, vision and hearing corrected to normal.Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.