Clerical Support Assoc (FH)

Job Description

Performs receptionist/secretarial duties to expedite and coordinate unit operations. Serves as a liaison between the unit, internal hospital departments and external contacts. Job Responsibility ?

• Performs receptionist duties including, but not limited to:

? Directs patients, physicians, visitors and staff to appropriate areas ? Answers telephones, directs calls, and takes messages. ? Admits patients to unit. Labels doors and obtains addressograph plate. ? Coordinates room assignments with Patient Registration. Maintains/ changes patient record to reflect reassignment. Notifies appropriate staff when patient's room is ready. ? Schedules appointments for patient's tests and procedures. Coordinates transportation, as needed. ? Responds to patients on the intercom system and promptly relays information to appropriate staff member. ? Runs errands as necessary to lab, pharmacy, CSR, etc. ? Serves as a liaison with various hospital departments (i.e Central Service, Dietary, Environmental Services, Staffing Office, etc.). ?

• Performs secretarial duties including, but not limited to:

? Transcribes physician's orders to appropriate documents. ? Enters requests for lab work/diagnostic testing into the computer system, including all requested demographic and clinical information. ? Enters significant patient data into the computer information system, i.e., reports, procedures, referral, admission, transfers, discharges, diet orders, etc. ? Maintains and updates patient medical record. Ensures admission consents and cytology forms are complete and filed. Prepares medical record to accompany patient on off-unit activity .Completes medical record upon patient discharge and transfers to Medical Records Department. ? Maintains various unit records (i.e., census sheets, etc.). ? Collects volume indicators for performance improvement activities and compiles statistics for reporting. ?

• Maintains unit supply inventory. Orders and restocks office supplies and patient care items with respect to the guidelines/par levels for the unit.

? Performs related duties, as required. ? ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification ? High School Diploma or equivalent, required. ? American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver Course, preferred. ? Prior clerical experience, preferred. ? Typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required. ? Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred. ? 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). Apply Job!