Nursing Service Clerk

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.; Beckley (WV); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. in Beckley, WV is seeking a Nursing Service Clerk to handle general clerical duties within the nursing service. You will admit patients, assemble records, transcribe orders, and manage communications for physicians and staff.

The role requires familiarity with health care billing, medical terminology, and proficient use of Word and Excel. Strong typing skills (30 wpm) and reliable on-the-job training are essential to maintain accurate records and smooth

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Billing experience preferred in health care.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Knowledge of medical terminology ICD9 and CPT codes.
• Familiar with UB92 and HCFA terminology.
• Must type at least 30 words per minute.
• 3–6 months on-the-job training to attain proficiency.

Responsabilités

• Receives new admitted patients and prepares identification tags and assembles patients' records.
• Notifies physician of new admissions and consultations.
• Assists in keeping vital summary sheet up to date by recording temperature, pulse, respiration's, weight, diet, activity, etc.
• Transcribes orders from physicians' order sheet to patients' chart, prepares cards, tickets, etc.
• Prepares requests and schedules procedures.
• Answers patient call system and telephone; receives and delivers messages for supplies, patients, physicians, etc.
• Checks patients' chart for completeness at time of discharge. Disassembles and prepares for return to Medical Records.
• Files completed request slips when returned from Laboratory, Radiology, etc.
• Prepares requisitions to maintain established inventories of clerical supplies.
• Maintains nursing station in a clean safe and orderly manner.
• Types and prepares reports as directed.
• Maintains patient register and schedules procedures to be performed by other services.
• Greets, assists, and directs visitors in a courteous manner.
• Operates various office equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Medical terminology ICD9/CPT codes

Billing experience

Typing 30 wpm

Word/Excel proficiency

UB92/HCFA knowledge

Computer literacy

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Word

Excel

Description du poste

Overview

The Nursing Service Clerk is responsible for performing general clerical duties by preparing, compiling, and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Receives newly admitted patients and prepares identification tags and assembles patients' records.
• Notifies physician of new admissions and consultations.
• Assists in keeping vital summary sheet up to date by recording temperature, pulse, respiration's, weight, diet, activity, etc.
• Transcribes orders from physicians' order sheet to patients' chart, prepares cards, tickets, etc.
• Prepares requests and schedules procedures.
• Answers patient call system and telephone; receives and delivers messages for supplies, patients, physicians, etc.
• Checks patients' chart for completeness at time of discharge. Disassembles and prepares for return to Medical Records.
• Files completed request slips when returned from Laboratory, Radiology, etc.
• Prepares requisitions to maintain established inventories of clerical supplies.
• Maintains nursing station in a clean safe and orderly manner.
• Types and prepares reports as directed.
• Maintains patient register and schedules procedures to be performed by other services.
• Greets, assists, and directs visitors in a courteous manner.
• Operates various office equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess physical abilities to endure prolonged sitting, moderate walking and standing, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent; and
• Preferably on year's experience in billing experience and experience in Microsoft word & excel. Health care billing experience preferred.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology ICD9 and CPT codes as pertains to billing.
• Must be familiar with UB92 and HCFA competition.
• Must be computer literate in Word and Excel.
• Ability to operate routine office machines, including but not limited to postage meter, typewriter, display terminal and terminal printing, adding machine and fax machine.
• Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute accurately.
• Three (3) to six (6) months on-the-job training as required to attain proficiency of performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.