Patient Care Secretary

Heart to Heart Hospice•Lafayette, IN

12d

About The Position

The Patient Care Secretary provides clerical and administrative support for patient care operations. The role supports patient admissions and records processing, prepares materials for IDG meetings, and assists the Patient Care Manager with tracking visits, schedules, licensure alerts, and other information. The secretary also helps ensure records are properly closed and filed at discharge and that the organization complies with applicable laws, Medicare regulations, and personnel policies and procedures.

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; hospice operations experience preferred.
Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

College education preferred.
Experience with EMR software is a plus.
Experience in hospice operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare admissions and electronically file and process patient records to patient charts in a timely manner.
Copy and track documents, obtain Physician signatures, and obtain patient medical records.
Prepare the agenda and organize documents for the IDG meeting.
Assist the Patient Care Manager in tracking discipline visits, schedules, licensure alerts, and other important information.
Ensure each patient record is closed at 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.