Business Associate B - Post Cardiac Cath Lab - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time Evening

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As an integral part of the team, the Business Associate is responsible for the business aspects of a patients stay, as well as patient-focused care within the Clinical Specialty Services. These include: maintaining census information and the integrity of the patients medical record, scheduling appropriate tests and medical procedures, receiving and maintaining office inventory and other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Work requires a high school level of knowledge (graduate or equivalent) in order to prepare reports and keep records.
• Six months of healthcare related experience in order to become familiar with institutional policies and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains census; demographic and charge information including assigning beds to incoming patients, updating this System and compiling information for charge capture and patient processing (Cerner/Epic/Bed board) and support of patient registration and order entry systems.
• May assist in the admission/discharge/transfer process.
• Schedules appropriate tests, medical procedures and follow-up appointments.
• Assists in the medical record management by maintaining paper and electronic forms through Patient Works as necessary for the unit specific patient population; discharging charts in appropriate order, compiling deficiency information and working with members of the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team to complete charts.
• Assumes responsibility for chart completion process in accordance with the standards of Medical Records/Health Information Management (HIM).
• Monitors patient throughput through the use of Agiletrac and communicates progress to CNM/Nursing staff
• Assists patients with guest services, such as television and telephone services, securing valuables, etc. Assists with patient mail and deliveries.
• Greets visitors and answers telephones promptly and courteously. Accompanies visitors to appropriate area, when necessary. Provides information and makes referrals when appropriate.
• Promotes a customer service environment for the unit/service.
• Initiates calls and pages to members of the Health Care Team.
• Receives and maintains inventory of required supplies for the patient care area.
• Utilizes Door Tag Program to correctly identify all patients & room numbers within the unit environment.
• Answers Patient Call System and refers to appropriate staff.
• Reports and follows up on any patient belongings/property according to institutional policy.
• Reviews death certificates for completion and generates reports as required.
• Participates in the diet/menu selection process for patients.
• Completes the patient discharge process in a timely manner to engage all systems related to bed turnover, i.e., Housekeeping; Transport; Infection Control; etc.
• Participates in environmental management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees