PRN Health Unit Coordinator — 401k Match

Sp-Management-Services-Inc; Mill Grove (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Employer Match

5 Star CMS rated facility for patient

Job summary

North Carolina Specialty Hospital is seeking a front desk receptionist to greet guests, handle admissions/discharges, and perform essential clerical duties in a patient-centered environment.

The role requires a High School diploma, at least one year of health-care clerical experience, and strong attention to accuracy in patient charges and records. Candidates should have good communication, teamwork, and a focus on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of clerical experience in a health care setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Effective communication skills; both orally and written.
• Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to type 45-50 wpm accurately.

Responsibilities

• Acts as receptionist for area or unit, greeting guests, visitors, answering questions and providing assistance within scope of responsibility.
• Performs daily clerical duties related to procedures such as admissions and discharges according to established nursing procedures.
• Prepares and processes requisitions for diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients as directed.
• Maintains stock of routine supplies in area or unit according to par level, ensuring adequate inventory.
• Provides clerical support to the assigned department.
• Maintains log of patient information; retrieves statistical data originating from patient records identifying care the patient received and the supplies used; enters accurate patient charges utilizing documentation provided by staff and assigns charges appropriately; proof, corrects, verifies and enters accurate patient charges.
• Compiles statistical data in preferred format for data entry and/or for preparation of management reports.
• Adheres to all Hospital Policies and Procedures, specifically Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct, Corporate Compliance, Diversity, and Confidentiality.
• Identifies potential risks to patients: identifies risks to patients in order to reduce incidence of injury; identifies actions to eliminate, minimize or report risks; identifies procedures to follow in the event of an incident; reports processes for common problems, failures and user errors.
• Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.
• Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day-to-day activities of the position.
• Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues.
• Adheres to Confidentiality Policy.
• Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment.
• Adheres to the hospital's "Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct" in the HR Manual.
• Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
• Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
• Utilizes concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.
• Complies with National Patient Safety Goals.
• Universal precautions and infection control guidelines, including hand washing guidelines followed at all times.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties in this job classification
• Demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds of all patients, families and co-workers.

Job description

North Carolina Specialty Hospital is seeking a front desk receptionist to greet guests, handle admissions/discharges, and perform essential clerical duties in a patient-centered environment.

The role requires a High School diploma, at least one year of health-care clerical experience, and strong attention to accuracy in patient charges and records. Candidates should have good communication, teamwork, and a focus on quality patient care.