Business Office Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Little Sisters of the Poor

Resumes please be sent to :

phdonations@littlesistersofthepoor.org

JOB TITLE : Business Office Coordinator

REPORTS TO : Mother Superior

JOB OBJECTIVE AND MISSION

Coordinates financial operations for the Home. Responsibilities include, but not limited to : ensuring the proper implementation of sound internal controls in accordance with the Home’s standards and philosophy. Assures the financial procedures are in compliance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

The Business Office Coordinator will carry out duties in keeping with the mission of Little Sisters of the Poor, namely the caring for the aged poor with love, respect and dignity. “Making the elderly happy, that is what counts” was a saying of the Little Sisters of the Poor foundress Saint Jeanne Jugan. Central to this philosophy is the promotion of a holistic approach for our Residents in an atmosphere of kindness and respect in creating a family spirit.

JOB STANDARDS :

The Business Office Coordinator must have :

• An Associate degree in Accounting, Business or similar area of study
• 3 – 5 years’ experience working in an office environment
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Self-motivation and initiative
• A love of working with details
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

The Business Office Coordinator will :

WORK SETTING / ENVIRONMENT :

The Business Office Coordinator will perform work primarily indoors, but may attend meetings / seminars outside of the facility or may participate in outdoor activities of the Home. The work environment is well lighted, clean and suitable to tasks performed by the employee within temperature control standards that govern a skilled care facility. The potential at risk factor pertains to Category I exposure to blood, body tissue, fluids, with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and bodily injury / illness. Seldom are there exposures to toxins.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED :

The Business Office Coordinator will be expected to operate a variety of equipment, i.e. desk top computer, laptop computer, printer, scanner, copy machine, calculator, fax machine and telephone.

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Business Office Coordinator is able to :

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY IN AN EMERGENCY :

The Business Office Coordinator is expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of Residents, other employees and the facility. This includes the ability to assist with a possible evacuation of Residents.