Albany, New York, USA
4 days ago
Information Associate - St. Peter's Hospital - Occupational Health - FT Days
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:

Information Associate - St. Peter's Hospital - Occupational Health - FT Days

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:

     Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge     Advancement:  Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development     Work/Life:  Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules     We offer great Benefits including:  Competitive Pay, Paid Leave. Shift Differentials, just to name a few.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma required.  AAS preferred.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum of two years' work experience in a health-related area.Exceptional interpersonal skillsGood organizational and time management skillsStrong communication, computer and phone skills. Ability to multitaskKnowledge of medical terminologyKnowledge of various health insurances

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 EPIC

      -Prepares medical record at discharge

              a.    Collating discharged patient records for Medical Records and Care Center

              b.    Assembles medical records of discharged patients according to the standard format in the most accurate and efficient

                     manner.

              c.    Attaches loose reports to the proper record

      -Completes 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.

             a.  Answers, screens and routs telephone calls correctly

             b.  Assists patients', families and the public

             c.  Answers nurse/patient intercom system and relays information to responsible person

             d.  Contacts patients family or doctor as directed

             e.  Ascertains identity of all persons

        -Faxes medical information to physicians and Insurance carriers as requested

General Secretarial

       -Maintains adequate level of supplies. Obtains and returns equipment to proper department

       -Responsible for neat and orderly environment with the unit by maintaining bulletin boards with current notices

       -Responsible for filing daily assignment sheet by shift

       -Receives, opens and appropriately distributes center mail

       -Receives, opens and appropriately distributes materials faxed to center

       -Ordering Unit Supplies through PeopleSoft

Other Responsibilities:

       -Support of unit functions

      -Making sure patient’s names are written on daily assignment sheets.

      -Maintaining bulletin boards

      -Reporting maintenance issues through Facilities Maintenance Work Order System

      -TIS Service Now Self Self-Service

      -Checking all computer equipment to assure working properly

      -Maintaining nursing stations with no food, beverages, etc. (Using Hydration Stations)

      -Preceptor for new IA’s as assigned by Sr. IA or Operations Manager

      -Unit specific responsibilities as assigned by Sr. IA or Operations Manager

      -Clinical Engineering Work Orders

      -Daily check of unit Voalte Phones

Please 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:

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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