Under indirect supervision of a RN, provides & performs a variety of clerical functions for the department including but not limited to: maintaining department files & records; coordinating the acquisition of charts & patient records; scheduling/re-scheduling & coordinating patient examinations, procedures & testing; performing the typical duties & responsibilities of a receptionist. Promotes the efficient operation of the department by arranging & coordinating the scheduling of patient care activities & maintaining supplies & equipment.
Essential Functions:
- Upholds KP's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
- Provides reception for assigned area
- In conjunction w/ other departments, assists in the resolution of members' problems
- Files & records physician orders accurately & timely in accordance w/ departmental policies & procedures
- Assists in maintaining accurate & up-to-date medical records & enters computerized medical data from patient charts
- Completes & files patient processing forms
- Calls or faxes prescriptions into pharmacy
- Assures accurate census by inputting admission, discharge & transfers in a timely manner
- Schedules & re-schedules or cancels tests, procedures & examinations for patients
- Coordinates the administrative aspects of hospitalization admission, transfer, discharge & transportation
- May transport patients, equipment, supplies & laboratory specimens
- Prints & distributes diagnostic reports & notifies appropriate personnel of abnormal lab results
- Organizes & maintains department files, records, handbooks, manuals, committee minutes & inventory of patient education files
- Collects, sorts & delivers mail
- Prepares outgoing mail
- Promptly answers call lights, alarms & patient requests