ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assemble and maintain patient charts for admissions, transfers and discharges per facility policy.
• Answer phones in a professional and timely manner and direct calls to appropriate individuals and/or
take messages.
• Maintain patient records and administrative reports.
• Performa variety of clerical duties relating to updating, organizing and communicating information on a
nursing unit.
• Coordinate administrative work within the unit as well as with other units and departments.
• Report pertinent information in a timely manner to the immediate supervisor.
• Respond to inquiries and requests from staff and patients.
• Perform maintenance tasks relating to chart order, chart accuracy and chart current data.
• Stock units with office and medical supplies and prepare requisitions to maintain established
inventories, as required.
• Fax and photocopy information, as needed.
• Deliver incoming and outgoing mail to the units and distribute announcements and post memos.
• Obtain lab, x-ray and consult reports, as needed.
• Identify and report equipment or environmental problems promptly for correction