Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.51 - $64.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Career Development
Job Description
This position is offered by a reputable healthcare facility committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive work environment. The organization is known for its dedication to quality service, patient satisfaction, and fostering an environment that supports both patients and staff alike. Operating within the healthcare sector, this facility places great emphasis on patient well-being, efficiency in administrative functions, and smooth coordination among medical units. As a part of a patient care unit, the role is geared towards enriching the operational flow, maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records, and contributing to the overall patient experience by ensuring seamless... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- prior clerical experience preferred
- typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills 80 keystrokes per minute
- ability to communicate effectively
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or equivalent
- prior clerical experience, preferred
- typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute)
- ability to communicate effectively
Job Duties
- performs a variety of duties relative to admission, discharge and/or transfer of patients
- prepares patient charts and assembles new admission packets
- transmits discharge notices to appropriate departments
- notifies assigned departments when patients are admitted, discharged, transferred, placed on condition serious list, expired, etc
- performs a variety of clerical duties required to maintain accurate charts
- reviews patient charts and other related data for accuracy and completeness of information
- ensures required signatures have been obtained
- files all hard copy documents in patient charts
- assembles discharged patient charts and forwards completed chart to Medical Records within established time interval and hospital guidelines
- performs a variety of clerical duties essential to operation of patient care unit, as directed
- schedules patients for special tests, consultations, transportation, etc
- prepares various records and reports such as daily census, staff attendance
- distributes mail, packages and flowers to patients
- maintains current and neat bulletin, directory and locator boards for unit
- maintains chart areas, desks, files, etc in a neat and orderly condition
- notifies supporting departments of needs or changes on patient unit such as environmental, maintenance, dietary issues
- maintains department supply inventory
- acts as a receptionist on unit
- directs and provides information to visitors
- uses appropriate telephone etiquette and knowledge of telephone system to facilitate communication of the patient units
- answers intercom, assists visitors and distributes incoming mail
- answers routine questions or refers to appropriate individual for reply
- receives and transmits messages accurately and promptly
- acts as representative of hospital to patients and visitors and as such is appropriately attired and promotes good public relations
- provides coverage where needed at the request of supervisory staff
- accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed
- performs related duties, as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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