Unit Assistant

MyMichigan Health•Standish Township, MI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This position coordinates patient and chart activities and collects pertinent patient data. Assesses and enters proper charges for all care given in the Emergency Room into the computer. Performs miscellaneous related duties and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office practices, policies and procedures as normally acquired through experience working in the medical center or similar setting.
Typing skills and basic personal computer knowledge needed to enter patient information.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear an understandable manner.
Maintains confidentiality with all patient information and data obtained.
Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing must be done annually according to MIOSHA (Michigan Occupational Safety Health Administration) standards.
Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
Employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows.
TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt (Within 6 months of hire or transfer)
NIMS IS 100: NIMS IS 100 Introduction Incident Command System (Within 6 months of hire or transfer)
NIMS IS 700: NIMS IS 700 Introduction National Incident Mgt System (Within 6 months of hire or transfer)

Nice To Haves

An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Responsibilities

Greets and notifies nurse when patients arrive for treatment. Collects pertinent patient and demographic data and enters it into the computer. Obtains signature for authorization of Medicare, Medicaid, and all other payers.
Orders tests from ancillary departments via multiple computer programs. Adds or deletes consulting physician names on chart. Sends properly labeled specimens to the lab, making sure patients are properly identified with ID bracelets for lab studies. Communicates orders by phone regarding patient.
Records information in ER logbook. Makes bed arrangements for admits to the medical center. Prepares paperwork to go with patients who are transferred to other facilities.
Notifies police/sheriff department of any assaults, suspected child abuse, rapes, domestic violence or any other injuries inflicted other than accidentally.
Notifies animal shelter or sheriff department of all animal bites.
Participates in the orientation of new personnel to the unit.
Assists in general cleanliness around triage area and patient care areas.
Orders and stocks secretarial supplies.
Maintains current copy of “on call” physicians.
Directs patients or families to other medical center areas.
Distributes incoming mail on a daily basis.