Department Assistant- Home Health

Meritus Health is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Department Assistant to join our team. This role provides administrative and secretarial support for department leaders, coordinates projects, and ensures efficient office operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, professional, and able to manage multiple priorities in a healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to department leadership, including document preparation, data entry, report generation, and filing
• Assist in coordinating special projects and meeting important departmental deadlines
• Schedule meetings, take minutes, maintain calendars, and help plan department events
• Perform general office duties such as typing, processing correspondence, and organizing records
• Manage supply ordering and inventory, ensuring department needs are met
• Serve as a point of contact for staff and external agencies, responding to requests and routing communications
• Support receptionist functions, including greeting guests and handling incoming calls
• Compile and review department reports, maintain policies, and update records

Qualifications

• High school diploma with business/commercial courses required; secretarial school preferred.
• Previous office experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, and Access required.
• Strong typing, filing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Requirements

• For Meritus Home Health roles only: valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle required.

Caring for our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceCoverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability CoverageIncludes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement PlanBenefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition ReimbursementSupport for your continued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential PayTeam members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

Happy To Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.