Per Diem Zilber HUC

Responsibilities

• Coordinates tests and treatments with and between various departments for patients on nursing units.
• Maintains working knowledge of functions and services offered by all diagnostic and treatment departments to facilitate scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Facilitates communications required to support patient care, including managing multiple-line telephones, unit/site paging, and hospital information systems.
• Screens incoming telephone calls and monitors department office equipment, troubleshooting minor problems and arranging repairs for major malfunctions.
• Maintains working knowledge of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and other computer systems for ordering patient and unit supplies and equipment.
• Processes daily patient charges and related procedures through the system.
• Compiles necessary chart forms for admissions, transfers, discharges, and expirations.
• Obtains appropriate copies of medical records for transfers to nursing homes and other health care facilities.
• Verifies medical records contain complete and accurate patient demographic information, patient identification, registration, and appropriate level of care.
• Establishes and maintains positive customer relations, responds to call lights, demonstrates proper phone etiquette, and fosters communication between the health care team.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care, understanding the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate, or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
• No prior experience required.

Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities/workloads.
• High level of attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally. Regular exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids, requires the use of personal protective equipment as necessary. Functional vision, hearing, and speech are required. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Additional Information

Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g., DNV, CARF, or others). This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.