Technician-Psychiatric

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Bluecutt Estates (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a patient services coordinator to support nursing staff by handling non-clinical tasks, transcription of orders, chart maintenance, and communication with patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will assist with admission, transfer, and discharge activities, manage supplies, and participate in ongoing education. A baseline proficiency in math and communication is required, with BLS due within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in business office or health care field.
• Customer service or public relations experience preferred.
• Proficient in basic math, grammar, and communication.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical responsibilities.
• Maintains the patient chart.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Facilitates patient/bed flow by utilizing admission, transfer, and discharge activities according to procedure.
• Manages supplies and equipment.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Performs direct patient care duties under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Customer service

Public relations

Communication skills

Education

Basic math and grammar

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including: transcription of doctor's orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical responsibilities.
• Maintains the patient chart.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Facilitates patient/bed flow by utilizing admission, transfer, and discharge activities according to procedure.
• Manages supplies and equipment.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Preferred/Desired

• One year experience in business office or related health care field. Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.

Education

Minimum Required

• Skilled and proficient in basic math, grammar, and communication

Special Skills

Preferred/Desired

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS within 14 days of hire.