Information Associate – St. Peter's Hospital - Labor and Delivery - Full Time - 12 hour Nights
Position Summary:
As a member of the Patient Care Centered Team, provides clerical, communication, reception, supply management and other supportive services for the Patient Care Center to ensure high quality services to patients, family members and other hospital staff. The Information Associate will be available to meet the needs of all Patient Care Centers as needed.
Position Highlights:
Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital RegionQuality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life convergeAdvancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career developmentWork/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedulesWe offer great benefits including: Competitive Pay, Paid Leave, Shift Differentials, just to name a few.Principal Responsibilities:
Responsible for maintaining the patients' medical record: Accurate identification of all patient forms and correct organization of medical records Organizes chart when patient is transferred to another unit Updated chart forms daily in medical record Reviews medical record each shift for consults Copies medical record as needed Deletes medical record of long-term patients as needed Scanning of all Patient Advance Directives to EPICPrepares medical record at dischargeCollating discharged patient records for Medical Records and Care CenterAssembles medical records of discharged patients according to the standard format in the most accurate and efficientmanner.Attaches loose reports to the proper recordCompletes specific tasks for the Patient Care Unit as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Supervisor, or Sr. IA.Receptionist:Acts as a receptionist for the unit.Answers, screens and routs telephone calls correctlyAssists patients', families and the publicAnswers nurse/patient intercom system and relays information to responsible personContacts patients family or doctor as directedAscertains identity of all personsFaxes medical information to physicians and Insurance carriers as requestedGeneral SecretarialMaintains adequate level of supplies. Obtains and returns equipment to proper departmentResponsible for neat and orderly environment with the unit by maintaining bulletin boards with current noticesResponsible for filing daily assignment sheet by shiftReceives, opens and appropriately distributes center mailReceives, opens and appropriately distributes materials faxed to centerOrdering Unit Supplies through PeopleSoftOther Responsibilities:Support of unit functionsMaking sure patient’s names are written on daily assignment sheets.Maintaining bulletin boardsReporting maintenance issues through Facilities Maintenance Work Order SystemTIS Service Now Self Self-ServiceChecking all computer equipment to assure working properlyMaintaining nursing stations with no food, beverages, etc. (Using Hydration Stations)Preceptor for new IA’s as assigned by Sr. IA or Operations ManagerUnit specific responsibilities as assigned by Sr. IA or Operations ManagerClinical Engineering Work OrdersDaily check of unit Voalte PhonesRequirements:
High School Diploma required, AAS preferredMinimum of two years' work experience in a health-related areaExceptional interpersonal skillsGood organizational and time management skillsKnowledge of medical terminologyKnowledge of various health insurancesPlease be aware for the safety and security of our colleagues and patients all new employees are required to undergo and pass all applicable state and federally mandated pre-employment screening requirements including:
Relevant Background ChecksDrug ScreenPPD / Tuberculosis TestReference CheckPay Range: $16.20 - $20.75
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
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