Job Description

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Performs general clerical and receptionist duties supporting the patient care unit, including preparing, compiling and maintaining records.

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Job Responsibility

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* Performs a variety of duties relative to admission, discharge and/or transfer of patients. \r
- Prepares patient charts and assembles new admission packets.
- Transmits discharge notices to appropriate departments.
- Notifies assigned departments when patients are admitted, discharged, transferred, placed on condition serious list, expired, etc.
* Performs a variety of clerical duties required to maintain accurate charts. \r
- Reviews patient charts and other related data for accuracy and completeness of information.Ensures required signatures have been obtained.
- Files all hard copy documents in patient charts.
- Assembles discharged patient charts and forwards completed chart to Medical Records within established time interval and hospital guidelines
* Performs a variety of clerical duties essential to operation of patient care unit, as directed. \r
- Schedules patients for special tests, consultations, transportation, etc.
- Prepares various records and reports (i.e daily census, staff attendance).
- Distributes mail, packages and flowers to patients.
- Maintains current and neat bulletin, directory and locator boards for unit.
- Maintains chart areas, desks, files, etc in a neat and orderly condition.
- Notifies supporting departments of needs/changes on patient unit (i.e environmental, maintenance, dietary issues).
- Maintains department supply inventory.
* Acts as a receptionist on unit. \r
* Provides coverage where needed at the request of supervisory staff.
Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed.
Performs related duties, as required.

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*ADA Essential Functions

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Job Qualification

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High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Prior clerical experience, preferred.
Typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.
Ability to communicate effectively. \r