Surgical Oncology Unit Clerk

Davita Inc.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Clerical Support role responsible for patient admissions, documentation, and other administrative duties. The position requires strong communication skills and a high school diploma, ideally with additional training in medical assisting. This is a non-exempt position, scheduled for 24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Preferred: Medical Assistant program graduate.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and admitting patients.
• Completing admitting information in the system.
• Transferring patients and managing charts.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or secretarial school preferred

Job description

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Job Summary

Performs a wide range of clerical, receptionist, dispatching, and admitting/discharge duties in support of the assigned patient care department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

1. Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or secretarial school preferred.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The following statements describe the general nature of work performed by individuals in this position. They are not all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned as needed.

1. Greeting and admitting patients upon arrival.
2. Courteously greeting patients.
3. Completing admitting information in the computer.
4. Locating and assigning beds.
5. Notifying referring physicians of admissions, as requested.
6. Communicating transfer information efficiently within the hospital.
7. Transferring patients within the same care area and updating the computer accordingly.
8. Notifying departments and obtaining bed assignments when transferring patients to different areas.
9. Handling discharge functions, including disassembling patient records.
10. Scheduling follow-up appointments and arranging transportation as needed.
11. Completing discharge documentation in the computer and faxing summaries.
12. Facilitating communication between departments to ensure smooth operations.
13. Answering phones and intercoms courteously and promptly.
14. Maintaining accurate messages and greeting visitors courteously.
15. Providing information to physicians and staff per hospital policies.
16. Entering physician orders into the EPIC system accurately and timely.
17. Generating and distributing medical records and schedules for tests and procedures.
18. Maintaining communication with other departments to meet patient care needs.
19. Coordinating patient transportation and dispatching personnel as needed.
20. Organizing and maintaining patient and department records.
21. Preparing patient identification bands and name tags accurately.
22. Managing patient charts and reviewing printed orders for accuracy.
23. Recording lab results and alerting RNs of abnormal findings.
24. Maintaining stock levels of office supplies and recording departmental activity data.

Physical Requirements

Details of physical demands necessary to perform this job successfully, with accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Working Environment

Description of typical work environment conditions, with accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to read, write, and understand simple instructions.
2. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Job Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
• Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
• Cost Center: 39 WVUH Nursing Cancer 9 East
• Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employment

WVUHS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, and other protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws.