Description

Description Performs clerical and receptionist duties essential to the operation of patient care as directed and also receives instructions from physicians and nurses. Responsibilities Roles & Responsibilities: Performs designated clerical duties, including but not limited to: Coordinates patient admissions, discharges and transfers with team members, report beds Maintains computer system in patient area, records and maintains minutes, care/service and data entry Reports/notices/orders, schedules appointments, reviews test schedules, schedules post discharge appointments Communicates discharges and transfers with support services Obtains forms, assembles records, and manage patient record maintenance, transcribes as needed Meet/greet patients/families/visitors; orients patients/families to the floor Follows up on general needs of patients and families Heavy telephone responsibility; performs receptionist duties essential to the operation of patient care as directed Orders and maintains appropriate clerical stock and supplies and appropriately utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner Notifies and communicates with MD/RN and other staff when necessary regarding stat and urgent situations Other duties as assigned. ...