Performs administrative/clerical duties in support of an assigned nursing area.
Responsibilities
Greets patients and visitors. Monitors, answers, screens, and routes all telephone calls. Emergency alerts, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.
Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.
Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, faxing, filing, and ordering/obtaining supplies.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires familiarity with medical terminology.
Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Bending and Stooping = 60%
Climbing = 20%
Keyboard Entry = 60%
Kneeling = 40%
Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 20%
Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Location:
Pembroke Pines, Florida
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