Clerical Support Assoc (FH) (Part Time, Evenings)

Req Number 128225Job DescriptionPerforms receptionist/secretarial duties to expedite and coordinate unit operations. Serves as a liaison between the unit, internal hospital departments and external contacts.Shift Expectation: 2 shifts per week from 3pm-11pm. Shifts are varied and rotate working every other Saturday & Sunday.Job Responsibility

Performs receptionist duties including, but not limited to:

Directs patients, physicians, visitors and staff to appropriate areas

Answers telephones, directs calls, and takes messages.

Admits patients to unit. Labels doors and obtains addressograph plate.

Coordinates room assignments with Patient Registration. Maintains/ changes patient record to reflect reassignment. Notifies appropriate staff when patient's room is ready.

Schedules appointments for patient's tests and procedures. Coordinates transportation, as needed.

Responds to patients on the intercom system and promptly relays information to appropriate staff member.

Runs errands as necessary to lab, pharmacy, CSR, etc.

Serves as a liaison with various hospital departments (i.e Central Service, Dietary, Environmental Services, Staffing Office, etc.).

Performs secretarial duties including, but not limited to:

Transcribes physician's orders to appropriate documents.

Enters requests for lab work/diagnostic testing into the computer system, including all requested demographic and clinical information.

Enters significant patient data into the computer information system, i.e., reports, procedures, referral, admission, transfers, discharges, diet orders, etc.

Maintains and updates patient medical record. Ensures admission consents and cytology forms are complete and filed. Prepares medical record to accompany patient on off-unit activity .Completes medical record upon patient discharge and transfers to Medical Records Department.

Maintains various unit records (i.e., census sheets, etc.).

Collects volume indicators for performance improvement activities and compiles statistics for reporting.

Maintains unit supply inventory. Orders and restocks office supplies and patient care items with respect to the guidelines/par levels for the unit.

Performs related duties, as required.

ADA Essential FunctionsJob Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver Course, preferred.

Prior clerical experience, preferred.

Typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.

Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $26.31-$26.88/hourIt is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.