Under indirect supervision of a RN, provides & performs a variety of clerical functions for the department including but not limited to: maintaining department files & records; coordinating the acquisition of charts & patient records; scheduling/re-scheduling & coordinating patient examinations, procedures & testing; performing the typical duties & responsibilities of a receptionist. Promotes the efficient operation of the department by arranging & coordinating the scheduling of patient care activities & maintaining supplies & equipment.
Essential Functions:
Upholds KP's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
Provides reception for assigned area
In conjunction w/ other departments, assists in the resolution of members' problems
Files & records physician orders accurately & timely in accordance w/ departmental policies & procedures
Assists in maintaining accurate & up-to-date medical records & enters computerized medical data from patient charts
Completes & files patient processing forms
Calls or faxes prescriptions into pharmacy
Assures accurate census by inputting admission, discharge & transfers in a timely manner
Schedules & re-schedules or cancels tests, procedures & examinations for patients
Coordinates the administrative aspects of hospitalization admission, transfer, discharge & transportation
May transport patients, equipment, supplies & laboratory specimens
Prints & distributes diagnostic reports & notifies appropriate personnel of abnormal lab results
Organizes & maintains department files, records, handbooks, manuals, committee minutes & inventory of patient education files
Collects, sorts & delivers mail
Prepares outgoing mail
Promptly answers call lights, alarms & patient requests
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum one (1) year experience within the last 3 (three) years as a Ward Clerk or clerk in a hospital/medical office setting, and/or equivalent on-the-job-training
High school graduate or equivalent
Completion of a Ward Clerk training program preferred
Possession of a current Basic Life Support (BLS) card preferred
Typing 30 WPM or as required by facility
Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the developmental stage of the patient
Demonstrated ability to communicate in English, orally & in writing w/ all medical center employees
Demonstrated ability to utilize Medical Terminology
Some positions may be posted as bilingual Spanish in order to communicate w/ Spanish-speaking members preferred
Additional Requirements:
- BLS certification required.
Notes:
- Must be able to work Pre-Op, OR and PACU for, ward clerk coverage.
- BLS certification required.
- Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun.
- Shifts may be variable due to on call status.
- Must be able to cover different shifts needed by the department.
- This is an on-call position, days and hours may vary.
PrimaryLocation : California,Downey,Downey Medical Center
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift : Evening
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
WorkingHoursStart : 03:00 PM
WorkingHoursEnd : 11:30 PM
Job Schedule : Call-in/On-Call
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Administrative & Support Services
Department : Downey Medical Center - Operating Room-1 - 0801
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
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