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Job Description:

Position Summary and PurposePerforms clerical duties on the unit under the direction of the Licensed Nursing Personnel. Utilizes professional communication skills between personnel within the department, and to other departments in relation to patient care. Presents a personable and professional attitude to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and co-workers at all times. 

Essential Functions:

•     Support the mission, vision, and values of the organizationInteracts effectively with patients, physicians, nurses, visitors, and other customers utilizing effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills
•     Maintains the patient record by properly stickering, identifying, and filing all patient documentsForwards all medical records to the HIM department upon discharge
•     Ensures station census is accurate and all patients are correct in computer systemsMaintains clean and organized workstations
•     Reports hazards and unsafe practices to leadership or other appropriate individualsOrders, stocks, and maintains clerical supplies and patient care documents
•     Writes legibly and transcribes communication accurately

Other Functions:Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct 

•     Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all timesPerforms other duties as assigned

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Job Requirements(Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)

• Education:High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)
• Experience: Previous clerical/computer experience and medical terminology strongly preferred. Experience with software systems. Experience in charging supplies (required)
• Certification:Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Job Competency:Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role: 

•     Effective time management skillsStrong interpersonal communication

Language Ability: 

•     Must be able to communicate in English effectively in both verbal and written formats

Reasoning Ability:  

•     Ability to work well with ambiguity and continuous changesAble to assist others in developing problem solving/reasoning skillsComputer Skills: 
•     Understanding of computer operating systems and general navigation of electronic environments.Ability to use Microsoft Office

  Additional Responsibilities:

•     Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all timesMaintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
•     Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelinesWorks collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
•     Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

  UofL Health Core Expectation:At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit

•     Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serveWorking together as a team to achieve our goals
•     Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedbackSeeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve 
•     Using our resources wiselyUnderstanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health