The Administrative Assistant is accountable for implementing specific work projects and for performing administrative tasks relative to the operation of the Hospital or Clinic.
Responsibilities• Responsible for assisting employees with personnel and labor relations matters.
• Compiles data related to the various components of the Clinic and assists in the interpretation of that data.
• Performs various administrative duties, special projects, and personnel-related functions as assigned.
• Assists in the preparation of various reports as necessary and reviews reports received by the Administrator to ensure accuracy.
• Administers payroll functions for employees.
• Reviews CPT coding with physicians as it relates to charges and collections.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
QualificationsEducation• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related discipline preferred; OR
• Associate Degree with two (2) years of administrative experience, preferably in a clinic or hospital setting; OR
• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in administration, management, or business-related fields, preferably in a hospital environment.
Experience• Two (2) years of administrative experience preferred with an Associate Degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years of administration, management, or business-related experience preferred with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Healthcare, clinic, or hospital experience preferred.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities• Knowledge of administrative and business operations.
• Ability to assist with personnel and labor relations functions.
• Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret operational data.
• Ability to prepare and review reports for accuracy.
• Knowledge of payroll administration processes.
• Knowledge of CPT coding and its relationship to charges and collections.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and special projects.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with office technology and business software applications.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline
- Associate degree with two years of administrative experience, preferably in a clinic or hospital setting
- High school diploma or GED with a minimum of five years of administration, management, or business-related experience
- Healthcare, clinic, or hospital experience
- Knowledge of administrative and business operations
- Ability to assist with personnel and labor relations functions
- Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret operational data
- Ability to prepare and review reports for accuracy
- Knowledge of payroll administration processes
- Knowledge of CPT coding and its relationship to charges and collections
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and special projects
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
- Proficiency with office technology and business software applications
What We Do
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is a not-for-profit health system serving Central Appalachia through 14 hospitals in Kentucky and West Virginia, along with multispecialty physician practices, home-health agencies, home-medical-equipment stores, retail pharmacies, and medical spas. Its mission is to improve health and promote well-being in partnership with regional communities, while providing broad rural healthcare services and investing in medical capabilities.
