Full- time Description 1GN01 PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical. Job Functions
Assembles patient medical record at time of admission. Knows location of appropriate forms for assembling acute care, swing bed, OB, nursery, pediatric, and ICU medical records. Places correct and appropriate forms in medical record. Files ancillary reports appropriately and correctly. Copies pertinent portions of patient medical record for transfer. Prepares appropriate forms for transfer of patients. Correctly fills out discharge follow-up call sheets. Disassembles chart at time of discharge and forwards to medical records. Correctly uses CPSI computer system to generate lab, x-ray, cardiopulmonary, physical therapy and dietary orders. Notifies departments by telephone if a stat order is to be done. Watches computer for any incoming reports from different departments and places them in the appropriate in-box. Transfers and discharges patients in the computer system according to policy. Accurately transcribes physicians' orders. Notifies appropriate nurse of any stat or now orders. Clarifies unclear / illegible orders with RN. Fills out kardex appropriately and accurately. Answers phone in a professional and courteous manner. Answers phone promptly. Relays messages appropriately and accurately. Answers patient lights promptly and cheerfully. Is respectful and courteous with all customers. Transports specimens promptly using established procedures and precautions. Obtains old medical records and delivers to ER and / or nursing station. Copies and faxes requested forms accurately. Completes patient charging using CPSI system. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to implement procedures in event of internal or external disaster. Completes projects as assigned by shift manager. Completing temporary registration of patients as needed. Quality Improvement Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence. As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness plan participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital's response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so. Disaster Management: As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent w real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital's ted to participate in the Hospital's response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so. Requirements High school graduate or equivalent. Completion of Unit Secretary and or Nursing Assistant course preferred. Works well under stress. Good communication skills. Benefits PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees for 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Part-time employees are eligible to receive dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan. Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.
