Administrative Assistant – Hospice Scribe

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Hospice Scribe assists the Medical Director in maintaining the proper flow of clerical functions during IDG and various other office-related tasks as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Provides scribing services to the Agape Medical Director, primarily during IDG, including recording relevant decline, medication changes, MAC, PPS, falls, appropriateness for hospice, and any other item requested by the Agape Medical Director.

Assists the Office/Administrators in preserving the confidential nature of items of which he/she has knowledge. He/she must maintain record of scribing activities, any supplies, and general office conditions for which he/she is responsible in an orderly manner. Is able to maintain minutes of meetings when requested. Is able to answer telephone inquiries and channel them appropriately.

Is able to adopt responsility for maintaining administrative and clerical files. Any other duties as assigned by the Director or Office Manager. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Job Title/Position: Hospice Scribe POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum of two years’ experience preferably in hospice or health care, or graduation from a one or two year business college preferred.
2. Is at least eighteen years of age. SKILLS REQUIRED
3. Able to type 100 words per minute
4. Word processing skills
5. Personal computer skills
6. Business machine knowledge
7. Medical terminology The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.