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Administrative Assistant - PRN

Job in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, 77640, USA
Listing for: Altus Community Healthcare
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Healthcare Administration
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Front Desk / Administrative Assistant

The Front Desk Lead / Administrative Assistant is responsible for overseeing front desk operations while ensuring efficient patient registration, administrative workflow, and superior customer service. This role combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on administrative duties to support daily operations, maintain compliance, and enhance patient experience.

Front Desk & Patient Registration
  • Greet patients in a professional and courteous manner upon arrival
  • Accurately enter patient demographic, insurance, and financial information
  • Collect co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance payments
  • Maintain patient logs, charts, and documentation
  • Perform patient check-in and check-out processes, including exit interviews
Administrative & Clerical Duties
  • Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls
  • Manage emails, documentation, scanning, faxing, and filing
  • Maintain daily financial logs and perform cash reconciliation
  • Prepare reports, patient records, and informational packets
  • Ensure proper documentation for billing and compliance
Leadership & Coordination
  • Support and guide front desk staff to ensure smooth workflow
  • Monitor daily operations and address inefficiencies
  • Assist in training new staff members
  • Coordinate with clinical and administrative teams
Customer Service
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism and patient satisfaction
  • Address patient concerns and escalate issues when necessary
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff
Compliance & Quality
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and facility policies
  • Participate in quality improvement and safety programs
  • Audit charts and maintain accurate records
Inventory & Resource Management
  • Maintain adequate supplies and inventory at the front desk
  • Assist in ordering and stocking necessary materials
Safety & Operations
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • Report any safety concerns or equipment issues promptly
Core Competencies
  • Professional Maturity:
    The ability to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand.
  • Responsibility:
    The ability to accept choices you have made and the results they have led to.
  • Communication:
    The ability to write and speak effectively; actively listens to others, and give feedback.
  • Flexibility:
    Demonstrate responsiveness and adaptability following change initiatives.
  • Intelligence:
    Understand information and apply new knowledge.
  • Energetic:
    Exhibits high levels of energy and enthusiasm.
  • Organized:
    Efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished.
  • Computer Savvy:
    The ability to use technology efficiently and effectively.
  • Customer Service:
    The ability to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge:
    Knowledgeable of current role and technical systems, and the impact it has on the organization.
  • Integrity and Respect:
    Demonstrates upmost level of integrity.
  • Interpersonal Communication:
    Writes and speaks effectively based on the psychological, relational, situation, environmental and cultural dynamics within the situation.
  • Collaboration and Partnership:
    Encourages participation from team members.
  • Manages Change:
    Demonstrates flexibility with changing environments.
  • Problem Solving:
    Resolve issues in a timely manner
  • Attention to Detail:
    Follows procedures to ensure entry of data.
  • Organization:
    Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities.
  • Judgment:
    Ability to make independent decisions.
  • Teamwork:
    Works with others to accomplish objectives and shows support for decisions.
  • Quality:
    Sets high standards to ensure quality in work performed.
  • Accountability:
    Takes responsibility for adhering to all company policies, procures, and performance expectations.
KPIs
  • Patient Registration Accuracy:
    Maintain = 98% accuracy in patient demographic, insurance, and financial data entry
  • Patient Check-In Time:
    Complete patient registration within 5–10 minutes on average
  • Call Handling:
    Answer = 90% of incoming calls within 3 rings and route appropriately
  • Payment Collection:
    Ensure 100% collection of applicable co-pays, deductibles, and balances.
  • Document Processing:
    Complete scanning, filing, and documentation updates within the same business day (= 95%).
  • Daily Reconciliation:
    Maintain 100%…
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