Job Summary

Assists with the clerical duties related to patient care and management of nursing under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, or Charge Nurse.

Essential Functions

• Receives and forwards incoming telephone calls, conveys messages, and responds to requests for information.
• Ensures the appropriate disposition of laboratory and diagnostic reports.
• Assembles charts of discharged patients according to format and files all materials in patient records.
• Orders and monitors unit supplies.
• Assists the registered nurse with transcription of physician's orders.
• Assists with obtaining medical records.
• Enters and ensures accuracy of data into computer.

Physical Requirements
Responsible to work in a safe manner. Work requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, handling of charts, supplies, and equipment.

Education, Experience and CertificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required. Data entry experience and/or experience in health care preferred.