Sobre

• Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• · Perform basic clerical duties as required.
• · Transcribe medical orders and ensures appropriate follow-up on orders as necessary.
• · Ensure timely responses to patient call lights and telephone calls.
• · Coordinate timely and efficient patient admission and discharge.
• · Ensure cleanliness of unit, equipment and work area.
• · Inventory and maintain supplies and equipment as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• · As assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES

• · Basic computer.
• AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
• Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
• Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Ø Education – High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ø Work Experience – Less than one year in secretarial functions or other customer service field required; acute or long-term care setting preferred.
• Ø Training – Medical Terminology training preferred.
• Ø License/Certification – Medical Secretary Certification or CNA preferred.
• ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.