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Job Description
- Req#: 1267865
- Processes transfers and discharges using the Admit-Discharge-Transfer (ADT) system in the electronic medical record.
- Answers and appropriately routes internal and external telephone calls.
- Orders materials and supplies for the unit, and collects equipment and medication from the dumb waiter system.
- Answers call system from nurses station; follows up with patient and/or family as appropriate.
- Makes follow-up appointments for patients as necessary.
- In conjunction with Discharge Coordinator, organizes transfers to skilled nursing facilities, including printing relevant sections of the patient chart.
- Prepares discharge packets and other documents for patients (including maternal/baby).
- Maintains the units business equipment, including maintaining appropriately charged wireless carts.
- Arranges for special maintenance or repair of the units business equipment.
- Updates the units white board (this function may be eliminated).
- Maintains the Minimum Record.
- Assists unit personnel in the use of the electronic medical record and other systems; may act as the unit resource for computer-related issues.
- Acts as greeter for the unit, greeting new patients and their families.
- Coordinates discharge times, contacts family members with discharge information, and otherwise facilitates a timely discharge when the patient is ready.
- Initiates units downtime procedures when necessary.
- Communicates with other units/departments.
- May support Environmental Services in the data entry into the ADT system the status of clean and dirty beds.
- May help to facilitate co-pay collections by communicating with the Admitting office when family members are present on the unit, relaying information to Admitting or to the patient/family, etc.
- Assists with other unit duties such as collecting meal trays, taking STAT specimens to the lab, etc.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Summary:This position is responsible for supporting and coordinating the administrative activities of the nursing unit. May be assigned to cover multiple units.
Essential Responsibilities:
Grade: 220
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