Business Office Assistant

Full-Time | $25.30-$29.87 per hour

Western Slope Health Center is seeking a Business Office Assistant to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, dependable, and detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting a busy healthcare environment and working with a variety of departments.

The Business Office Assistant provides important administrative, clerical, and accounting support to the facility while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and excellent customer service.

• Receive and follow schedules and instructions from your supervisor and established policies and procedures.
• Assist in organizing, planning, and directing administrative activities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain minutes of meetings and file documentation as necessary.
• Serve as a key representative of the community and make an active contribution toward positive community relations, public regard, and overall awareness of the community.
• Support the Administrator, Director of Nursing (DON), and Business Office Manager with administrative tasks.
• Assist with administrative studies, projects, and special assignments as needed.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with personnel throughout the facility and with other departments.
• Assist with recording incidents and accidents and file documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Help ensure adequate supplies of office materials and equipment are available to meet the day-to-day operational needs of the facility.

• Perform clerical and accounting functions, including cash receipts and ancillary data.
• Assist with Human Resources and payroll duties as needed.
• Utilize office equipment and computer systems to support daily operations.
• Maintain accurate and organized records and documentation.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all resident care information, including Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Do not disclose resident protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of privacy or unauthorized disclosure to the Administrator.
• Follow all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, facility policies, procedures, and standards.
• Support established workplace safety and ergonomics policies and procedures, including proper lifting techniques, repetitive-task practices, and use of safety equipment and supplies.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous administrative, clerical, healthcare, business office, accounting, payroll, or HR experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing or healthcare environment is a plus.

• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, residents, families, and other individuals.

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to perform basic accounting and numerical functions accurately.
• Ability to work with cash receipts and related financial information.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

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