Patient Care Administrative Partner

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an Administrative Support professional for the Day Shift on the 6K Medical/Surgical Unit. The role supports patient care operations, manages patient charts, bed assignments, and records, and coordinates with nurses and staff to ensure smooth daily flow in a busy hospital environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma, healthcare clerical experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in clerical/bed board management in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of bedboard to facilitate patient movement.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate with peers, patients, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manages charting functions to support patient care delivery.
• Performs patient access functions involving bed assignments and bed board updates.
• Answers telephones, records messages and directs calls.
• Initiates and organizes patient medical records and discharge charts.
• Communicates with RNs for admits and transfers.
• Orders supplies and equipment per procurement processes and budget.
• Performs data entry of billable service charges.
• Transcribes physician orders into the medication log.
• Ensures test results are filed for provider review.

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an Administrative Support professional for the Day Shift on the 6K Medical/Surgical Unit. The role supports patient care operations, manages patient charts, bed assignments, and records, and coordinates with nurses and staff to ensure smooth daily flow in a busy hospital environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma, healthcare clerical experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.