Administrative Partner
Lehigh Valley Health Network · Allentown, PA · 3 wk ago
AdministrativePart-time
Supports the day-to-day administrative and operational needs, while contributing to top-quality patient care that helps drive the company's core and strategic objectives.
Facilitates communications among caregivers, patients, and visitors.
Performs all clerical/computer functions to support patient care delivery.
- Captures and updates patient medical records.
- Coordinates daily patient flow activities.
- Manages patient charts to meet medical records requirements.
- Communicates to RN when notified of admits and transfers.
- Orders supplies and equipment in accordance with procurement service processes and fiscal budget.
- Transcribes physician's orders and takes the information from the prescribing physician and writes in the appropriate medication log.
- Ensures that test results and other pertinent information is filed in the medical record on a timely basis and that all required documents are available for provider review.
- Troubleshoots and takes corrective measures in care and handling equipment.
- Maintains knowledge of the location, operation, availability, and care of clerical equipment.
- Develops an effective communication mechanism for the facility to promote a positive image with patients, visitors, co-workers, physicians, office personnel, and external agencies and offices.