Lab Clerk

Lifepoint Health Careers; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, AL seeks an administrative/clerical team member to support a designated department. You will greet patients, answer calls, route inquiries, and assist with admissions, transfers and discharge paperwork.

We offer comprehensive health benefits, competitive PTO, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program for eligible staff. This full-time role provides opportunities to develop clerical skills in a healthcare setting while supporting patient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors.
• Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls.
• Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.
• Enters nursing requests subject to the approval of a licensed nurse.
• Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.
• Performs clerical tasks including copying, filing, and stocking supplies.
• Assists RNs and physicians with other patient activities as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Job description

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263-bed facility offering the community's only open-heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center's 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

Where We Are:

No matter what type of things you're interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

Position Summary:

Provide administrative/ clerical duties in support of an assigned area. Responsibilities include:

• Greets patients and visitors.
• Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls.
• Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.
• Enters nursing requests subject to the approval of a licensed nurse.Ask for clarification when necessary.
• Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.
• Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and ordering/stocking supplies.
• Assists RNs and physicians with other patient activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred.
• Associate's degree Preferred

Skills:

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement:

North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.