We are partnering with a hospice care facility in Danvers, Ma looking for a temporary Administrative Assistant.
Position Details:
Location: Danvers, Ma
Type: Temp
Pay: Up to $25/hour
On site for training 8-4:30 PM, then remote after training
? Job Description
As the Administrative Assistant, you will provide essential clerical and operational support to ensure smooth daily functioning of the hospice care department. You will assist with patient coordination, scheduling, documentation, communication with families and providers, and maintaining accurate records across multiple systems. This role requires professionalism, sensitivity, confidentiality, and the ability to communicate effectively in a healthcare environment.
? What You'll Do
Provide administrative support to hospice leadership, nurses, social workers, and care teams
Manage incoming calls, emails, and inquiries with professionalism and empathy
Schedule patient visits, coordinate provider calendars, and update care documentation
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with tracking required forms and authorizations
Prepare reports, correspondence, and internal communications as needed
Support onboarding tasks, meeting preparation, and data entry across agency systems
Assist with maintaining compliance through accurate documentation and timely updates
Serve as a helpful point of contact for families, caregivers, and external partners
? What We're Looking For
Someone organized, dependable, and comfortable working both independently and with a multidisciplinary team
A strong communicator who can manage sensitive information with discretion
A detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines
A candidate who brings compassion and customer-service focus to a healthcare setting
? How You'll Contribute
Strengthen daily operations by ensuring timely, accurate administrative workflow
Enhance communication between care teams, patients, and families
Improve coordination across hospice disciplines
Maintain the high standard of service expected within patient-centered care
? Requirements
High school diploma required; Associate's degree preferred
Minimum 1 year of experience in a medical facility, hospice, home health, or medical office
Demonstrated ability to manage communications and coordinate tasks in a multidisciplinary care environment
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and healthcare agency systems/databases
Strong customer service skills supporting patients, families, or healthcare providers
Professionalism, compassion, and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.