Administrative Assistant

Wage Range: $25.01 - $40.00 per hour

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity. 

  Who We Are
Awarded Employer of the Year 2022 from the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) EvergreenHealth Hospice is proud to provide the highest quality of life possible for our patients. Collaboration is key to the best possible patient experience and our interdisciplinary teams are adept at balancing symptom management and all the varied needs of a family anticipating the loss of a loved one.    
Our Team
As an interdisciplinary team we work together to enrich the health and wellbeing of every life we touch. Our care teams are composed of the following:   

• Physicians-The patient’s Attending Physician continues to provide oversight of care and Hospice Physicians consult with hospice staff and the attending physician. 
• Nurses (RN or LPN)
• Social Workers
• Certified Nursing Assistants (Home Health Aides)
• Spiritual Care (Chaplains)
• Pharmacists
• Trained Volunteers- offer companionship for patients and respite for families

     Job Summary:
Provides high level, complex administrative support for our hospice volunteer program. Represents management and/or unit's goals and interests and provides and/or coordinates functions involved with unit programs and services, budget, space, office and records management, etc.

Click here to learn more about our hospice volunteers: Hospice Volunteer Opportunities | EvergreenHealthPrimary Duties:   

1. Provides direct administrative support to supervisor; coordinates office operations; prepares background information in preparation for professional commitments; keeps supervisor's calendar and establishes priorities; makes travel arrangements; coordinates arrangements for meetings at destination; screens, prioritizes and distributes mail, per department standards.
2. Assists in devising unit standards/procedures to ensure adherence to organizational policies and industry standards, per department standards.
3. Obtains and summarizes information from a variety of sources to prepare reports, budgets, or proposals.
4. Promotes quality public relations between the units, patients, family members, referring practitioners, other organizational departments, and the community, per department standards.
5. Serves as liaison between supervisor and other staff members or departments, transmitting information and assignments and requesting status, per department standards.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

     License, Certification, Education or Experience:


REQUIRED for the position:

• High School graduation or equivalent
• Depending on organizational location of position, 2 years of progressively responsible experience in office, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative work, preferably in medical setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Working knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel and Power Point) as well as general office procedures and office equipment (copiers, faxes, printers)

DESIRED for the position:

• Associate’s degree
• Completion of courses in a secretarial program or similar experience
• Experience with software, as per department needs (HBOC First Data, Cerner, EMR, HRIS, LaborWorkx)

   Benefit Information:
Choices that care for you and your family    At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.   

• Medical, vision and dental insurance 
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
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