DescriptionPerforms clerical and receptionist duties essential to the operation of patient care as directed and also receives instructions from physicians and nurses.
ResponsibilitiesRoles & 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.
QualificationsRequirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must have excellent verbal communication skills and be detail oriented.
- Previous experience in a hospital setting and experience as a unit secretary preferred.
- Ability to work independently. Ability to work in a stressful environment.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and computer proficiency
Collective bargaining unit: SEIU Local 144-MSB-NonRN
SEIU local 144 at MS Brooklyn for Non-RNs, ACD - Emergency Department Administration - BKL, Mount Sinai Brooklyn