Unit Assistant - Observation

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Observation Unit
• Schedule: Full Time (3)-12 Hour Night Shifts
• Hospital: Ascension Sacred Heart - Bay
• Location: Panama City, Florida

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Perform administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area.

• Greet patients and visitors, answer/screen/route telephone calls, file, distribute mail and perform other general clerical duties.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol.
• Schedule patients for individual appointment and in a timely manner.
• Provide assistance with programs/software for Physicians/Clinicians through the order entry processes, transfers and discharges. Assemble and maintain patient charts.
• Coordinate meetings/schedule meetings/rooms with the appropriate person, send notices as requested.
• Maintain meeting minutes.
• Enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules in computer systems.