Patient Care Secretary

Heart to Heart Hospice•Fort Worth, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Secretary provides essential clerical support within a healthcare setting, focusing on patient records, administrative tasks, and compliance. This role is crucial for the smooth operation of patient care services, particularly in hospice settings. The secretary will manage patient documentation, prepare for important meetings, and assist management with various tracking and compliance-related duties.

Requirements

High School graduate, college preferred
Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance
At least one year experience in healthcare, preferably hospice operations
Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities
Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with EMR software is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide clerical support, including preparation of admissions.
Timely filing and electronic processing of patient records to patient charts.
Copying, tracking, and obtaining Physician signatures.
Obtaining patient medical records.
Prepare agenda and organize documents for the IDG meeting.
Assist Patient Care Manager in tracking discipline visits, schedules, licensure alerts, and other important information.
Ensure that each patient record is closed at the time of patient discharge and filed according to policy.
Assist Patient Care Manager in obtaining signatures.
Performance of other duties as required.
Ensure overall compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.