1.Completes necessary forms, requisitions and communications necessary to implement orders.
2.Sustains proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
3.Maintains accurate and complete patient records on assigned nursing units by established department policies and procedures, including but limited to:
·Initiates and assembles charts
·Assists with obtaining and filing patient Health Care Proxy
·Assists with organizing patient transfers within the hospital to other acute care facilities
·Assists with discharge process of patients from the EMR
·Initiates scheduling of PCP follow-up appointments
4.Responds in a professional and courteous manner in all telephone and verbal communications skills with internal and external customers.
5.Properly utilizes Nurse Locator for timely communications with nursing staff; and Patient Call system to initiate timely responsiveness to patient call bells.
6.Maintains patient chart in appropriate functional order as prescribed by hospital policy.
7.Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients.
8.Maintains adequate quantity of forms, materials and supplies on assigned unit.
9.Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
10.C onsistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
11.Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested.
·Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
·Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare informatics systems.
·Successful completion of medical terminology course or successfully pass medical terminology challenge exam.
·Medical Secretary/Medical Receptionist experience preferred
Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 550 physicians, nearly 5,000 employees and 500 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), six urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs.
We are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards in healthcare by partnering with other health and human service providers and continuing to invest in new technologies. By offering services like imaging and radiology, heart and vascular care, surgical services, orthopedics and urgent care, Cape Cod Healthcare provides access to exceptional medical services across the Cape.
For over a century, we have never wavered from our mission: To coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services, which enhance the health of all Cape Cod residents and visitors.
