Coordinates and disseminates information on a patient care unit.
Requirements
High School Graduate or GED.
Six months clerical experience in a medical area; data entry, typing, general office skills preferred.
Experience with public contact, with good interaction and communications skills.
Responsibilities
Consistently utilizes professional communication skills with all customers and is proficient in the use of telecommunication equipment.
Responsible for the coordination of the patients arrival and the initiation of the admission process.
Responsible for processing physicians orders in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
Demonstrates ability to multitask; answer phones, transcribe orders, schedule tests, etc.
Responsible for accurate and complete maintenance of the medical record.
Provides general clerical and receptionist support for the patient care unit and associated programs from initial contact right through discharge process.
Coordinates each patient's daily schedule with nursing and other departments.
Disseminates information appropriately.
Responsible for maintaining forms/secretarial supplies on the unit.