Patient Care Secretary

Heart to Heart Hospice•League City, TX

78d

About The Position

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking a Patient Care Secretary to provide clerical and administrative support for patient care operations. The role supports patient admissions and records, organizes materials for interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings, and assists the Patient Care Manager with tracking visits, schedules, licensure alerts, and other important information. The position also supports compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.

Requirements

High school graduate; college preferred.
Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.
At least one year of experience in healthcare, preferably hospice operations.
Demonstrated autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

College education preferred.
Experience with EMR software is a plus.
Healthcare experience, preferably in hospice operations.

Responsibilities

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