Healthcare Administrative Partner (Part-Time)

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks an Administrative Partner for the 4K Medical/Surgical Unit to support daily administrative tasks, patient flow, and medical records coordination. The role emphasizes effective communication with patients and staff and requires knowledge of bed board management and medical terminology.

The position is part-time, daytime shift, with potential for weekend rotation. Experience in healthcare administration and proficiency in Microsoft Office are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in clerical, bed board management, or office/secretarial role in healthcare.
• Ability to work with multiple interruptions and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient in healthcare systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manages charting functions to support patient care delivery.
• Performs patient access functions involving coordination of bed assignments and updates bed board in a timely manner.
• Uses effective and appropriate communication with patients, visitors, staff, and colleagues.
• Answers telephones, records/replays messages and directs calls appropriately.
• Initiates and organizes patient medical records and ensures discharge charts are prepared for medical records review.
• Transcribes physician orders and enters information into the medication log.
• Ensures test results and pertinent information are filed in the medical record for provider review.

Skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Bed board management

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree Healthcare Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks an Administrative Partner for the 4K Medical/Surgical Unit to support daily administrative tasks, patient flow, and medical records coordination. The role emphasizes effective communication with patients and staff and requires knowledge of bed board management and medical terminology.

The position is part-time, daytime shift, with potential for weekend rotation. Experience in healthcare administration and proficiency in Microsoft Office are preferred.