Req Number 139346Job DescriptionPerforms diversified receptionist and clerical duties supporting the Nursing department.Job Responsibility
Performs diversified receptionist duties including, but not limited to:
Answering telephone, taking messages, and informing department staff of requests, as required.
Directing patients, physicians and visitors to appropriate rooms, activities and other hospital areas, as needed.
Creating and maintaining patient charts during hospital stays.Preparing charts to accompany patients during off-unit activity.
Processing requests for lab work/diagnostic testing to appropriate department.Notifying charge nurse of any discrepancies or changes in orders.
Reviewing patient charts upon discharge for completion and submits to Medical Records within twenty-four hours.
Notifying Admitting Office of changes in census (i.e transfer, expiration).
Performs diversified clerical duties including, but not limited to:
Checking, reordering and restocking department supplies and patient care items.Maintaining inventory in an orderly fashion.
Submitting work orders/requests to various hospital departments (i.e Central Service, Dietary, Environmental Services, etc.), as needed.
Filing and maintaining various department records.
Performs transcription duties, as required.
Performs related duties, as required.
ADA Essential FunctionsJob Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Medical Secretary coursework/ certification, preferred.
Prior clerical experience, preferred.
Typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.
Ability to perform transcription duties, required.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $23.81-$25.90/hourIt is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.