Neuro ICU BA- Part Time - Day/Evening Shift

About the Role

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. 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.

Responsibilities

• Service Excellence: 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.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: 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 our culturally diverse patients, families, and staff.
• Technical Expertise: 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.
• Positive Impact on Practice/Problem Solving: 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.
• Observation Associate Role (if applicable):
  • Ensures the patient's safety and dignity during the assigned shift.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent GED is required.
• Experience: Two (2) to Three (3) years of administrative clerical experience, preferably in a patient care environment. Prior computer usage strongly preferred.
• Licensure: Not applicable.
• Special Skills:
  • Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
  • Demonstrate a caring, positive attitude towards patients and families.
  • Excellent communication, 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, standing, and walking through the department or facility as required.