Objective :
The Office Coordinator is expected to perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties. Including answering the phones, complete administrative duties (which may include assistance with accounts payable and accounts receivable) and support other staff members with clerical tasks, in order to provide the highest quality service to clients.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Reflect the core values of Fortress Home Care, LLC , (d.b.a. an independently owned and operated Home Instead franchise)
- Handle office responsibilities
- Answer each incoming call in a friendly, professional and knowledgeable manner
- Field new client inquiries over the phone in a knowledgeable manner and schedule service calls
- Maintain existing Care Professionals in software system
- Assist Scheduling team with Client and Care Professional schedules.
- Enter and maintain accurate client and Care Professional's records in software
- Communicate client and Care Professional concerns or problems with owner or other staff members as appropriate
- Maintain regular attendance at the office to execute job responsibilities
- Assist with the filing of Long Term Care Insurance claims
- Demonstrate open and effective communication with owner, colleagues and Care Professionals
Secondary Responsibilities :
Field employment inquiries from prospective Care Professionals and arrange for application process as neededParticipate in Care Professional meetingsPerform any and all other functions and responsibilities deemed necessaryKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :
This position must have an understanding of and uphold the policies and procedures established by Fortress Home Care, LLC (d.b.a. Home Instead an independently owned and operated Home Instead franchise)This position must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to listen effectivelyThis position must have the ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality of information and meet deadlinesKnowledge of the senior care industryAbility to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills essential as well as sound judgment and good decision-making skillsMust demonstrate discretion, integrity and fair-mindedness consistent with company standards, practices, policies and proceduresAbility to organize and prioritize daily, monthly and yearly workAbility to establish good working relationships with management, colleagues, franchise owners and their staffAbility to sit at a desk and listen effectively for long periods of time on the telephoneAbility to present a professional appearance and demeanorAbility to operate office equipmentMust be patient and congenial on the telephoneMust have computer skills and be proficient in Word, and ExcelAbility to work evenings or weekends as requiredAbility to perform duties in a professional office setting