PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

- Maintains good incoming and outgoing communication systems with physician, other departments, nursing personnel, patients and visitors
- Functions as unit receptionist and message center in accordance with acceptable behavior, standards and policies of the facility
- Receives information from the Medical Records Director regarding new admissions and changes in patient documentation requirements
- Processes new admissions, sets up charts with patient name, physician, medical record number, room and bed number, etc. on each page, if necessary

PREREQUISITES:

• High School Diploma required.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Degree/Certificate in Medical Terminology preferred.
• Current Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.