Greater Baltimore Medical Center - Towson, MD
posted 4 days ago
Towson, MD
Hospitals
About the position
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides secretarial support for assigned nursing unit. Functions include, maintenance of patient and unit records, receptionist activities, coordinating with other departments, maintenance of equipment and supply inventories, post discharge phone calls.
Responsibilities
- Maintains accurate and complete patient medical records, records pertinent routine information, files reports/test results, follows up on missing records/reports with appropriate parties, assembles medical records for patient discharge or transfer, and ensures that only authorized persons have access to them.
- Acts as unit receptionist for hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Provides assistance to staff and patients/guests, frequently interacting and coordinating with other departments, to ensure prompt, courteous and effective delivery of care and responsiveness to patients/guests needs.
- Maintains accurate unit records such as unit statistics, charges and logbook.
- Maintains equipment and supply inventories. Maintains adequate supplies in appropriate areas throughout the shift per unit standard.
- Observes appropriate safety measures and assists in maintaining a clean, orderly environment according to hospital and unit policies and procedures.
- Assists with limited patient care duties such as passing trays and transporting of patients, when necessary and only as directed by nursing personnel.
- Assists the professional staff in orienting new personnel to the unit.
- Performs discharge phone calls to patients to solicit feedback on their hospital stay using the appropriate form. Refer clinical questions to charge nurse for follow up.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent required.
- Familiarity with medical terminology normally acquired through completion of a medical terminology course to be able to transcribe physician orders.
- 6 months of experience preferred.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to read and write to complete requisition forms and computerized order entries, comprehend and communicate complicated verbal and written instructions and ability to perform basic math skills in order to calculate total patient census, order supplies, assemble charts.
- Ability to learn to utilize a computerized order entry system to request specific therapies, tests, meals for patients, to transfer and discharge patients and familiarity with the keyboard.
- Ability to prioritize as well as attend to multiple demands and requests simultaneously.
- Ability to function effectively under stress.
- Competent to safely handle medications.
Benefits
- Pay Range: $16.86 - $25.00
- Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
