Office Coordinator
13432 Elmwood Drive Suite 24, Baxter, MN 56425
Job Description
Office Coordinator
The Office Coordinator serves as a central point of support for the Home Team and helps ensure the office operates efficiently, professionally, and consistently. This position provides administrative, operational, and technology support; maintains accurate records and systems and helps create a welcoming and organized experience for clients, Care Professionals, team members, and community partners.
The Office Coordinator must be highly organized, detail-oriented, technologically capable, adaptable, and willing to take ownership of the day-to-day systems and administrative needs that keep the office running smoothly.
Primary Responsibilities
- Reflect and support the mission and Core Values of Cranny's 4 Care, LLC d/b/a Home Instead: Honor God in all we do; Treat others with dignity and respect; Encourage growth in ourselves and others; Build value in our service to others.
- Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for clients, Care Professionals, visitors, applicants, vendors, and community partners.
- Answer incoming calls in a friendly, professional, and knowledgeable manner, taking ownership of questions and needs whenever possible and working to provide timely answers, solutions, or next steps.
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Home Team.
- Maintain accurate and timely client and Care Professional information within company systems.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical records while ensuring confidentiality and appropriate handling of sensitive information.
- Monitor and maintain required Care Professional documentation, including driver's license, automobile insurance, and other employment records as assigned.
- Coordinate office supplies, equipment, postage, printing, and other day-to-day office needs.
- Support clients start-of-service and end-of-service administrative processes.
- Assist with Care Professional and client communications, mailings, recognition, gifts, and other relationship-building efforts.
- Support meetings, trainings, events, and Home Team initiatives through preparation, organization, documentation, and follow-up.
- Communicate concerns, incomplete information, technology issues, or process breakdowns to the appropriate team member promptly.
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, organization, efficiency, and use of technology.
- Provide additional administrative support across departments as business needs change.
- Participate in after-hours/on-call responsibilities as assigned.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance and flexibility to meet the needs of the business.
Technology & Systems Responsibilities
- Demonstrate strong general technology skills and confidence working within multiple software platforms and cloud-based systems.
- Learn new software, applications, and technology quickly and independently.
- Utilize Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and related programs, effectively.
- Navigate and maintain information within Home Instead operating systems and other company technology platforms.
- Assist with basic technology troubleshooting involving computers, printers, phones, applications, user access, passwords, and office equipment.
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding technology needs, including equipment, system access, email, and user accounts assigned.
- Maintain organized digital files, shared drives, templates, forms, and electronic resources.
- Help implement new technology, systems, or process improvements and support the Home Team through changes.
- Demonstrate good judgment regarding cybersecurity, passwords, confidential information, phishing attempts, and appropriate technology use.
- Work effectively with outside technology support/vendors when an issue requires additional expertise.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training in business administration, technology, office management, or a related field preferred.
- Previous administrative, office coordination, or related business experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience and comfort using technology in a professional environment is required.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365 and multiple software platforms required.
- Experience learning, implementing, or supporting workplace technology is strongly preferred.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must have an understanding and uphold the policies and procedures established in Cranny's 4 Care, LLC, (d.b.a. Home Instead).
- Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to listen effectively.
- Must have the ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality of information, and meet deadlines.
- Must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills as well as sound judgment and good decision-making skills.
- Must demonstrate discretion, integrity and fair-mindedness consistent with company standards, practices, policies and procedures.
- Must have the ability to organize and prioritize daily, monthly, and yearly work.
- Must be able to establish good working relationships with management, colleagues, franchise owners, and their staff.
- Must present a professional appearance and demeanor
- Must be able to operate office equipment
- Must be patient and congenial on the phone
- Must have computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Must be able to take on-call phones on evenings and weekends as assigned.
- Must be able to perform duties in professional office setting.