maternity BA - Part Time Nights

About the Role

Performs a wide range of secretarial and data entry duties and coordinates a multitude of office procedures in support of the activities of the patient care unit. Service Excellence, collaboration, teamwork, technical expertise, positive impact, and problem solving are critical skills necessary for this position. Additional activities may be required at the request of the department and/or manager to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operations of the facility.

Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff, and department personnel.

Responsibilities

• Creates a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff, and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge.
• Interacts with patients, families/friends, physicians, and staff in a helpful, courteous, pleasant, and professional manner at all times, including while using the intercom.
• Assures that information is communicated in a timely, sensitive, and effective way; follows through on responses as appropriate.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the varying needs and communication styles of culturally diverse patients, families, and staff.
• Proficient skill on all computer applications and telecommunication systems. Maintains all medical records and other materials related to medical status and patient care. Observes strict confidentiality within HIPAA regulations.
• Receives, distributes, processes, files, and maintains all patients' medical records and other documents relating to medical status and patient care, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.
• Exhibits behaviors demonstrating responsibility for creating a positive work environment. Recommends reasonable solutions to address problems.
• Ensures the environment is always regulatory ready and compliant, including maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• If working in the Observation Associate role through the Centralized Staffing department: ensures the patient's safety and dignity during assigned shift.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent GED is required.
• Two (2) to Three (3) years administrative clerical experience, preferably in a patient care environment.
• Prior computer usage strongly preferred.

Skills

• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Demonstrate a caring, positive attitude towards patients and families.
• Excellent communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read computer screens, forms, and other documents and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to write clearly and legibly.
• Ability to make mathematical computations.
• Competent in keyboarding skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to respond to unpredictable, changing situations and needs (including clinical crises on the unit and otherwise stressful situations and interactions) with sound judgment and excellent customer relations skills.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Consistent use of body mechanics.
• Work involves sitting in a chair for long periods of time, stands, and walks through department or facility as required.