Clerk / Scheduler PACU (26-398)

Artesia General Hospital • Artesia, NM

46d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Education – High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience – Less than one year in secretarial functions or other customer service field required; acute or long-term care setting preferred.
• Training – Medical Terminology training preferred.
• License/Certification – Medical Secretary Certification or CNA preferred.
• Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Medical Terminology training
• Medical Secretary Certification or CNA

Responsibilities

• 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.
• As assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees