DescriptionJob Summary
Assists with the clerical duties related to patient care and management of nursing under the supervision of the Nurse Manager Assistant Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse.
Essential Functions
- Receives and forwards incoming telephone calls conveys messages and responds to requests for information.
- Ensures the appropriate disposition of laboratory and diagnostic reports.
- Assembles charts of discharged patients according to format and files all materials in patient records.
- Orders and monitors unit supplies.
- Assists the registered nurse with transcription of physicians orders.
- Assists with obtaining medical records.
- Enters and ensures accuracy of data into computer.
Physical RequirementsResponsible to work in a safe manner. Work requires walking standing lifting reaching handling of charts supplies and equipment.
Education Experience and Certifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Data entry experience and/or experience in health care preferred.