Vanderbilt Health - Nashville, TN

posted 5 days ago

- Entry Level
Nashville, TN
Hospitals

About the position

Supports delivery of patient care by providing clerical and receptionist services to patients, families, visitors, staff, physicians, departments that support patient care, and all other customers of a Patient Care Unit with regular guidance. Facilitates efficient workflow, supports appropriate use of technology, and fosters effective communication. The Vanderbilt Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) utilizes a multidisciplinary approach specializing in the care of adult general and congenital cardiology, cardiac surgery, thoracic, transplant, and vascular patients. Our mission is to provide the highest level of care by applying evidence-based practice, compassion, education in caring for our patients and their loved ones. The CVICU Values diversity in our workforce and upholds a culture of change in order to adapt to a dynamic and challenging healthcare system. The CVICU promotes a respectful, team-oriented, quality-focused work environment that is inviting and gratifying to all patients, family members, and staff.

Responsibilities

  • Processes orders according to guidelines, follows computer downtime procedures.
  • Enters and updates information in computer system to assure current information and retrieves data accurately.
  • Maintains unit log according to guidelines, makes follow up appointments, and performs discharge related clerical tasks.
  • Responds to patient call system and patient requests providing clear, current information to families, visitors and staff.
  • Uses telephone, patient call system, beeper/paging system, fax/copy machine, scanning, unit specific monitoring devices, pneumatic tube system and to facilitate flow of communication, equipment and supplies.
  • Orders, maintains and uses supplies in a cost effective manner.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Less than 1 year of relevant work experience
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