Palliative Care: Office Assistant - Amarillo Area

Job Summary:

Primary responsibilities are to facilitate the communications functions of the palliative office and provide clerical support.

Reports to:   Palliative Coordinator

Job Qualifications:

• Education:  High School Graduate (College Preferred). 
• Experience:  One year general office experience.   
• Skills:  Excellent computer skills required, excellent interpersonal and organization skill.  Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.  Excellent phone skills.            
• Transportation:  Reliable transportation.                    

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in a routine office environment.  Noise level may be moderately high, ability to work a flexible schedule and extended hours.  Ability to travel locally and some exposure to inclement weather.  Possible exposure to toxic materials, toner, etc.

Physical and Mental Effort:

Prolonged sitting and some standing required.  Occasional need to lift, pull, carry and push items weighing up to fifty pounds.  Frequent need to stoop, kneel and reach while accessing files.  Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and staff/patient needs.  Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.  Requires problem solving skills.