- Completes necessary forms, requisitions and communications to implement orders.
- Sustains proficiency in the current EMR system.
- Maintains accurate and complete patient records on unit by established department policies and procedures.
- Maintains and organizes all patient Pre-Natal Progress Records imported from Obstetricians offices.
- Maintains and initiates birth records for all infants:
- Completes Birth Certificates for all newborns using the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Virtual Gateway system.
- Assembles paperwork for all newborns and completes process by obtaining parent signatures and notarizing Paternity and Non-Paternity documents
Faxes/scans/transmits completed documentation to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Registry of Vitals Records office in a timely manner
- Properly utilizes Nurse Locator for timely communications with nursing staff; and Patient Call system to initiate timely responsiveness to patient call bells.
- Maintains patient chart in appropriate functional order as prescribed by hospital policy.
- Initiates admission and registration of all birthing center patients.
- Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients.
- Maintains adequate quantity of forms, materials and supplies on unit.
- Prints out visitor passes for visitors presenting at the desk.
- Responds in a professional and courteous manner in all telephone and verbal communications with internal and external customers.
- Adheres to safety, blood/fluid policies and procedures when transporting specimens to the lab.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
- Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested.
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English
- CCHC Medical Terminology Exam (or proof of course, prior to start date)
- (MA Birth Registrar) - MA Birth Registrar with Vitals Information Partnership (VIP) (obtain within 60 days)
- (Notary) - Notary Public in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Notary Public (obtain within 60 days)
- Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare informatics systems
- (Preferred) - Medical Secretary/Medical Receptionist experience
About Cape Cod Healthcare
Cape Cod Healthcare (CCHC) is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod.
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