Operations Assistant
Job Description
JOB TITLE: OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
EMPLOYER: KIM TANG MD INC
DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS
REPORTS TO: OPERATIONS MANAGER
EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/31/2026
SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the operations manager, the operations assistant will
perform duties specific to this office, overseeing day-to-day activities, managing and organizing
patient health record requests, and counting current product inventory.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Issues medical files to persons and agencies according to laws and regulations.
• Retrieves files and/or specific materials upon request and with proper authorization.
• Ensures that all medical records are protected and kept confidential
• Accurately controls and tracks physical inventory.
• Receives online retail orders and prepares order shipments
• Maintains status of orders through entire process
• Receives and routes digital files to appropriate personnel
• Processes outgoing mail
• Completes clerical duties, including answering product order and medical record phones,
and responding to emails, and written and electronic tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related
experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
COMPETENCIES:
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassmentfree
environment
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work
responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback
to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes
responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies
appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks
for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains
confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control;
Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in
group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts
responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and
promote quality; Applies to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate
action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and
materials properly.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and
openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and
grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to
read and interpret written information. Exceptional technical writing skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, or stoop.
• Occasionally required to stand on a footstool or ladder to reach product on upper shelves.
• Continually required to talk or hear
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 10-20 pounds
• Items heavier than 10-20 pounds are occasionally moved with the assistance of a
coworker
