Technician-Psychiatric

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Bluecutt Estates (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a diligent administrative support professional to assist nursing staff by coordinating non-clinical tasks, maintaining patient charts, and handling transcription of orders under licensed personnel.

You will support admission, transfer and discharge processes, manage supplies, and ensure patient safety while communicating effectively with patients and team members.

Qualifications

• One year experience in business office or related health care field.
• Experience using customer service or public relations skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• BLS within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical responsibilities.
• Maintains the patient chart.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Coordinates patient flow via admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
• Manages supplies and equipment.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Performs direct patient care duties under licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in procedures for the patient population.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Customer service

Public relations

Education

Basic math, grammar, and communication

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

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS within 14 days of hire.

Preferred/Desired