QUALIFICATIONS Education • High School graduate or equivalent Experience/Skills • One year hospital or other healthcare experience • Knowledge of medical terminology Required Licenses/Certifications • CPR Working Conditions ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Behavioral Expectations • Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations Paperwork/Documentation Responsibilities • Accurately inputs orders into computer as deemed appropriate • Sends copy of orders to pharmacy in timely manner • Maintains accurate census information • Keeps old and current charts in order • Assembles new charts and labels all forms • Maintains Daily Forms: Charge cards, etc. • Readies paperwork/chart for patient transfer • Prepares chart for medical records upon patient discharge or transfer • Maintains log books as requested • Sends forms to Physicians as required or requested • Accurately flags charts with pertinent data (i.e., allergies, fluid restrictions, etc.) • Other duties as assigned Receptionist Duties • Professionally, concisely, and accurately handles incoming/outgoing communications on the nursing unit • Relays phone messages to appropriated persons • Directs visitors to patients • Communicates patient needs to appropriate persons • Assumes responsibility for coordinating and maintaining a satisfactory physical environment on the unit • Notifies Patient Access of patient discharges and transfers to new rooms • Notifies Food & Nutritional Services of menu changes, admissions and discharges • Prepares all charts for Physician Rounds as needed • Receives lab values over phone and reports to nurses as indicated • Informs appropriate persons of stat and now orders • Orders required requisition forms and chart forms • Assists in inventory as requested. Miscellaneous • Participates in orientation of new personnel • Participates in unit/hospital PI/QI as assigned • Completes incident/PERT reports as indicated in timely manner • Reports all patient family complaints to Department Director or House Supervisor in timely fashion • Supports Nursing Services by demonstrating flexibility with schedules and job duties. Full time/Evenings 80 hours/Biweekly