Clerk / Scheduler PACU (26-398)

Artesia General Hospital•Artesia, NM

54d•$18 - $27

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

Basic computer.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Less than one year in secretarial functions or other customer service field required

Nice To Haves

Acute or long-term care setting preferred.
Medical Terminology training preferred.
Medical Secretary Certification or CNA preferred

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.
Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.