Position At Danbury HospitalProvides clerical support, coordinates general unit activity and communicates clearly with all disciplines. Assists with patient care activities and other tasks on the unit.Responsibilities:1. Assesses and performs clerical needs of the unit & unit management in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent & continuous manner.2. Answers phones, call bell and interacts with visitors, patients & staff members in an efficient & courteous manner.3. Provides input to charge nurse/clinical leader/manager with unit staffing process.4.
Organizes and maintains patient records.5. Manages and maintains various unit supplies within budgetary constraints.6. Prepares and maintains charts for all patients insuring confidentiality for patients & their families at all times.7. Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.8. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members & patients.9.
Maintains a safe and orderly work environment.10. Follows WCHN standards of service excellence.11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.12. Performs other duties as assigned.Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENTRequired: Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to prioritize tasks.
Minimum Experience: six monthsWorking Conditions:Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Little or no potential for occupational riskPhysical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.Company: Danbury HospitalOrg Unit: 174Department: OncologyExempt: NoSalary Range: $17.00 - $28.50 Hourly