JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitors electronic medical record for physician/provider orders and enters appropriate requisition during downtime.

Maintains census log. Maintains appropriate logs of AMA, LWOT, LWBS, transfers, patient visits, admissions, discharges, conscious sedation, Respirations Have Ceased's (RHC's), etc.

Answers incoming telephone calls. Takes messages, obtains information, provides standard information on patients' conditions, or transfers calls to appropriate person or department.

Anticipates, gathers, and prepares proper forms as needed for nurses and physicians/providers according to policy and procedure including surgery forms, RHC's, child/adult abuse, autopsy consents, etc.

Maintains contact with ancillary departments to request services, obtain test results, and assure results are available within established, accepted time frames. Notifies appropriate people of results. Schedules patients for services as requested by physician/provider or nurse.

Arranges transportation for patients as necessary.

Breaks down chart appropriately and routes to correct departments/staff including physicians/providers, medical records, occupational health, nursing unit, etc.

Reviews medical charts before each patient is dismissed to be sure the information is complete.

Orders, and obtains charts from Medical Information Department and/or other facilities upon request.

Prints chart labels as appropriate. Changes patient status within electronic medical record. Maintains confidentiality of patient's records.

Greets patients, visitors, and families. Provides atmosphere of courtesy and warm concern for the patient’s well-being. Provides directions and information to patients, families, and visitors.

Helps keep the physician/provider, nurses, and technicians informed of patient need.

Provides directions and information to patients, families, and visitors.

Picks up mail and distributes within department to appropriate staff.

Maintains work environment in clean and orderly fashion. Restocks supplies as necessary.

Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Supports the Patient Bill of Rights.

Attends and participates in unit related in-services, conferences, and meetings.

Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals. Utilizes proper chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.

Participates in unit staff meetings and CQI plan to improve organizational performance and achieve unit and organizational goals.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health.

Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and hospital policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge of medical terminology or previous secretarial experience in healthcare preferred.

Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SCHEDULE: 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., 72 hours per bi-weekly pay.

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