Technician-Psychiatric

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Huntingdon (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Huntingdon, Tennessee, seeks a clerical support teammate to coordinate non-clinical tasks under licensed nursing staff, including transcription of orders and chart maintenance.

The role requires one year of experience in health care or business office, strong communication, basic math, and knowledge of medical terminology; BLS within 14 days of hire is expected.

Qualifications

• One year experience in business office or related health care field.
• Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.
• Skilled and proficient in basic math, grammar, and communication.

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.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clerical skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Medical terminology (preferred)

Job description

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

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

Education

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

Special Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Licensure

• BLS within 14 days of hire.