Patient Care Administrative Partner

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Dickson City, Northern (Lackawanna County, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Lackawanna County, PA, seeks an administrative professional to support patient care and daily operations in a fast-paced hospital environment. You will manage charting, patient access, bed board coordination, and communications with patients, families, and care teams, ensuring timely documentation and adherence to privacy standards.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, healthcare clerical experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a healthcare clerical/secretarial role.
• Ability to handle interruptions and changing priorities.
• Knowledge of bedboard to coordinate patient movement.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manages charting functions to support patient care delivery.
• Coordinates bed assignments and updates bed board promptly.
• Maintains effective communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Answers phones, records messages, and routes calls appropriately.
• Maintains and upholds patient records and discharge charts.
• Transcribes orders and logs medications as required.
• Performs data entry of billable charges for departments.
• Orders supplies and equipment per procedures and budget.

Skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree Healthcare Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Lackawanna County, PA, seeks an administrative professional to support patient care and daily operations in a fast-paced hospital environment. You will manage charting, patient access, bed board coordination, and communications with patients, families, and care teams, ensuring timely documentation and adherence to privacy standards.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, healthcare clerical experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.