Resident Transport
About The Position
This role involves coordinating resident appointments and transportation for various services such as lab work and x-rays. The position also includes administrative duties like answering phones, directing visitors, and assisting with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges. A key aspect of this role is ensuring the confidentiality and physical protection of resident medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations. The Transport Coordinator will also support the Medical Records Designee and prioritize the resident's health, safety, and welfare. The role requires a positive attitude and a willingness to perform other assigned duties by nursing or administrative supervision.
Requirements
- Excellent computer skills
- Strong background in medical terminology
- Ability to multi-task
Responsibilities
- Arrange for and make resident appointments and transportation for diagnostic and therapeutic services.
- Answer telephone, route calls, and direct visitors to resident rooms.
- Assist in admitting, transfer and discharge of residents including arrangement of transportation, belongings and escorting to discharge/transfer area.
- Assure that all medical record information is protected physically and kept confidential according to HIPPA.
- Assist the Medical Records Designee, as necessary.
- Do all things necessary for the resident’s health, safety and welfare.
- Perform other related duties as directed by nursing or administrative supervision.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and behaviors, while contributing to the overall success of the company.
- All other activities as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
