Kaiser Permanente

Emergency Department Services Assistant


PayCompetitive
LocationSan Diego/California
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 1351289
      Job Summary:

      Responsible for registration, discharge and order entry on the KPDS mainframe. Assists the nursing and physician staff in managing the patient care flow. Acts as a liaison for patient and family.


      Essential Responsibilities:
      • Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
      • Observes Environmental Safety Standards.
      • Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service.
      • Demonstrates competencies in use of KPDS/OPAS mainframe.
      • Demonstrates competence in registration protocols.
      • Provides nurse/physician and clerical support.
      • Provides bedside flow.
      • Provides discharge services.
      • Provides telephone triage.
      • Communicates verbally in a clear and concise manner.
      • Demonstrates professional maturity in all interactions with patients and staff.
      • Able to organize, plan, and set priorities and complete work with minimal assistance and within designated work hours.
      • Works as a key member of the ED team, under the direction of the nursing and physician staff.
      • Follows established service standards as set forth in LMP ABCs. That is, Take Initiative, Take Responsibility, Take Care and Take Pride.
      • Demonstrate compliance in all above 4 areas. Examples: make a positive first impression, protect patient privacy and confidentiality, assume ownership, resolve conflict, show respect, maintain you environment and support your team.
      • Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
      Basic Qualifications:
      Experience
      • Minimum of two (2) years experience in a medical setting
      Education
      • High school diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED) required.
      License, Certification, Registration
      • Basic Life Support
      Additional Requirements:
      • Skill in handling a multi-line phone.
      • Superb customer service.
      • General computer knowledge and data entry competence.
      • One year experience in hospital or outpatient medical setting.
      Preferred Qualifications:
      • N/A

      Notes:

      • 7:00pm - 7:00am with a 11:00pm- 7:00am option
  • About the company

      Providing high-quality, affordable health care services and improving the health of our members and the communities we serve.
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