Patient Care Admin Assistant - Hospital Support

Beacon Health Options; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health Options in South Bend, IN seeks a receptionist to support the patient care unit by handling front-desk duties and light patient care tasks as needed. The role contributes to smooth unit operations and patient experience.

The position requires a high school diploma and clerical experience. You will interact with patients and staff, manage calls, and assist with chart preparation and data entry while maintaining accuracy and compassion.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrates legible printing or writing and accuracy in spelling terms.
• Reads, transcribes and follows directions and policies/procedures.
• Requires computer skills and keyboarding ability to complete work accurately and timely.
• Demonstrates communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, visitors and team members.
• Demonstrates well-developed telephone skills to relay information promptly.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, handle multiple activities and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, patients, personnel and physicians in a courteous manner.
• Answer phones promptly and relay messages accurately and timely.
• Prepare patient charts for admission, transfer and discharge.
• Monitor and communicate medical record data from printers and faxes.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clear handwriting

Transcription and policies

Computer skills

Communication skills

Telephone skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beacon Health Options in South Bend, IN seeks a receptionist to support the patient care unit by handling front-desk duties and light patient care tasks as needed. The role contributes to smooth unit operations and patient experience.

The position requires a high school diploma and clerical experience. You will interact with patients and staff, manage calls, and assist with chart preparation and data entry while maintaining accuracy and compassion.