Information Associate - Sunnyview Hospital

Trinity Health • Schenectady, NY

3d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Patient Care Centered Team, the Unit Secretary provides clerical, communication, reception, supply management and other supportive services for the Unit to ensure high-quality services to patients, family members and other hospital staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required. AAS preferred.
• Minimum of two years' work experience in a health related area.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of various health insurances

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the patients' medical record
• Acts as a receptionist for the unit - Answers, screens and routes telephone calls correctly
• Assists patients', families and the public
• Answers nurse/patient intercom system and relays information to responsible person
• Contacts patients' families or physicians as directed
• Ascertains identity of all persons
• Faxes medical information to physicians and Insurance carriers as requested
• Maintains adequate level of supplies. Obtains and returns equipment to proper department
• Responsible for neat and orderly environment with the unit by maintaining bulletin boards with current notices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED