POSITION PURPOSE
Acts as a receptionist and performs general clerical duties in assigned area
Prepares, updates and maintains patient charts
Transcribes physician orders
Assists with processing admissions, transfers and discharge papers for patients
Schedules treatments and tests
Maintains needed supplies.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
High School plus specialized training (6 mons-2 yrs)
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Entry Level
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Completion of Health Unit Coordinator program is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
Proficiency in use of personal computers.
Medical terminology knowledge.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Serves as a resource for physicians, staff, patients and visitors regarding hospital activities and policies.
Prepares, updates and maintains patient charts.
Knowledge of how to locate, enter or correct orders or other information in Sunrise
Ensures that the complete charts are sent to the appropriate areas for transfers and discharges.
Assists in the orientations and training of new staff and student clinical rotations as requested
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