Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care. Where We Are: Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva. Why Choose Us: · Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees · Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees · Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance · Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants · Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare · And much more… POSITION SUMMARY: The Office Assistant performs a variety of duties to support administration of the assigned department. Essential Functions: **Gathers insurance estimates and manages insurance authorizations. **Manages the schedule by refilling openings, scheduling people on the waitlist and scheduling recurring patients. **Gathers signatures needed for plans of care and sends them to the appropriate parties. **Interacts with the therapists and follows up on inquiries and problems as appropriate. **Assists in care and maintenance of department equipment. **Prepares a chart for each patient verifying and collecting information. **Receives, screens, and routes telephone calls. **Orders office and clinical supplies as requested. **Discharges patients in multiple systems and monitors when patients should be discharged. **Assists with management reports and tasks as needed. **Interacts with Medical Records department and works with patients who have issues with billing and/or appointments. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Extended periods of time sitting and walking, bending and stooping may be required. Ability to do repetitive work, keyboarding and writing. Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time. Has the ability to lift and move 15 pounds. Vision and hearing corrected to normal limits. EEOC Statement “Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.” **Job:** **Administration/Clerical* **Organization:** ** **Title:** *Office Assistant - Harris Rehab* **Location:** *NC-Sylva* **Requisition ID:** *7463-13396*