Methodist Hospitals

HEALTH UNIT PARTNER-RENAL

Methodist Hospitals  •  Gary, IN (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Under the supervision of the manager or designee, this position is responsible for organizing patient medical records, and performing receptionist duties, as well as other related duties necessary for the effective and efficient operation and maintenance of Patient Care Units.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)
  • Performs Admission, transfer and discharge process.
  • Confers with the Registered Nurse regarding scheduling patients for activities in the Electronic Medical Record.
  • Answers telephone, intercom, door and patient call systems promptly and courteously.
  • Takes messages accurately, by using good communication skills and direct call to appropriate person.
  • Assembles and maintains patient medical records in an appropriate sequence.
  • Monitors location of charts and prepares charts/copies in anticipation of admission.
  • Maintains chart forms in the event of computer downtime.
  • Processes patient and unit charges and orders designated supplies and equipment via CIS and/or manually.
  • Receives and places items/orders in their storage area.
  • Performs real time chart audit/chart compliance as instructed by the department manager/team lead.
  • Enter the completed unit schedule into the excel document and forward to Director/Manager for approval.
  • Once signed off, schedule is forwarded to staffing office.
  • Notify consults of the need to see a patient by managing consult system list in Epic.
  • Inventory unit specific equipment daily (teleboxes and cables, spectralinks).
  • Cleaning of equipment (Dinamaps, IV pumps) as may be assigned.
  • Cleaning of utility rooms and supply rooms.
  • Restock isolation cabinets and supply carts.
  • Round on vacant rooms hourly and complete log.
  • Notify EVS if needed to clean.
  • Hang new rounding log weekly.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned and requested according to unit specific practices.
  • OB Department Specific- Accurately complete and enter infant birth and death data in the state electronic birth/death certificate logs.
  • Complete Paternity affidavit and submit to Board of Health and electronically submit to the state as required.
  • Accurately complete deliver log and nursery log that are maintained on the unit.

    • Qualifications

    JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)
      KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and proven demonstrated ability for positive interaction with patients, co-workers, and the public.
    • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
    • Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks in a team environment.
    • Must be able to coordinate several activities in a timely manner and multi-task.
    • Ability to work flexible hours as required.
    • Successful completion of medical terminology course and secretary course, preferably unit secretary.
    EDUCATION
    • High School Diploma/GED Equivalent General Studies Required
    • At least two years experience with Clinical Information System in a patient care setting.
    • 1 General - Entry-level/ General Preferred
    • 2 Healthcare/Medical - Clinical Assistants Required
    STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code. CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
    Methodist Hospitals

    About Methodist Hospitals

    Methodist Hospital has been Healing Northwest Indiana for over 100 years.

    For an entire century, our doctors, nurses, and staff have worked tirelessly to keep their neighbors well. And while we remember our past contributions to our community, Methodist Hospitals is looking to the future.

    We have invested more than $14 million in the last 10 years, and nearly $3 million in the last two years to ensure that we are on the leading edge of diagnostic imaging technologies. And while we continue to invest to better treat the injured and sick, we’re also taking the lead in meeting the overall health needs of the communities we serve. For example, Methodist is confronting food insecurity with our Nutrition Station and addressing sexual violence and exploitation at our new STAR Center.

    Methodist Hospitals doctors, nurses and staff are enthusiastically embracing these initiatives and are actively participating in efforts to improve hospital care that enable us to better serve Northwest Indiana as a truly independent health system. Recent initiatives include:

    • A new interventional radiology suite at our Southlake campus

    • New cardiac catheter labs at our Northlake and Southlake campuses

    • The addition of advanced PET-CT technology to the CareFirst Imaging Center

    • Strategic partnerships with UChicago Medicine in key services lines, such as neonatal intensive care

    • A new outpatient pharmacy at our Southlake campus

    • A partnership with IU Northwest to establish a family practice residency program

    Methodist Hospitals is improving quality, safety, employee engagement and patient experience while expanding into more Northwest Indiana communities and strengthening key service lines by attracting high quality providers and acquiring advanced technologies.

    Methodist Hospitals is fully committed to achieving our stated goal: To embark on our second century of service as a successful, independent healthcare system.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Gary, IN
    Year Founded
    1923
    Website
    methodisthospitals.org
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