Job description
Summary
Job Summary
Performs a variety of administrative/clerical duties in support of assigned department.
Job Responsibilities
- Greets patients and visitors, answers/screens/routes telephone calls, files, and distributes mail.
- Completes less routine and detailed work assignments.
- Communicates with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members about patient care.
- Produces and maintains various reports, surveys, and documents for unit staff; photocopies and distributes and/or files as necessary.
- Transcribes and enters physicians' orders subject to the approval of a licensed nurse; asks for clarification when necessary
- Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.
- Processes internal and external requests from physicians' offices and nursing stations, and other departments.
- Perform duties of purchasing agent for the department through requisition entry, equipment inventory, and record keeping in accordance with budget guidelines.
- Schedules and coordinates meetings, conferences, special events, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- Maintains assigned calendar(s).
- May assist with staff scheduling as directed.
- Maintains work area and related supplies and equipment.
- Assists with evaluating the office environment, revising procedures, improving efficiency of workflow, and initiating cost reduction programs.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire
- A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience required
- Driver - Valid driver's license and 21 years of age required upon hire
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under general supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Sitting: Frequently
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: Never
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Never
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: Never
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Never
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Never
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Never
- Climbing: Rarely
- Bending/Stooping: Rarely
- Kneeling: Rarely
- Crouching/Crawling: Rarely
- Reaching: Occasionally
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Occasionally
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Never
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Never
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
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