Job Description PT 22.5 hrs 3p-11p
Coordinates and expedites the flow of information through the unit; liaises between the unit and the hospital/external contacts; facilitates the flow of activities for patients and staff; maintains the clerical organization of the unit.
Job Responsibility
- * Performs diversified clerical and receptionist duties which may include, but are not limited to:
- Answering telephone and taking messages.Reporting requests and alerting management of any questions or issues.
- Directing patients, physicians, visitors and staff to appropriate rooms, activities and other hospital areas, as needed.
- Coordinating arrangements for tests, via computer.
- Creating and maintaining patient charts during hospital stays.Preparing charts to accompany patient to off-unit activity.
- Transcribes physician orders into appropriate documentation.Communicating any order changes or discrepancies to management.
- Entering lab work/diagnostic testing requests, demographic and clinical information requests into computer system.
- Reviewing patient charts upon discharge for completion, according to hospital policy, and submitting to Medical Records.
- Notifying Admitting department of any changes in census resulting from newly assigned/transferred/discharged patients.
- Coordinating room assignments with Admitting department and maintaining/changing patient records to reflect reassignment, including notification of when patient's room is ready.
- Maintains chart areas, desks, files, etc in neat and orderly condition.
- Maintains department supply inventory.Performs related duties, as required.
*ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualification
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Prior clerical experience, preferred.
- Typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to unit.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).