GENERAL SUMMARY:
Understand and apply Ascension's mission statement by assisting in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.
Essential Functions
Transcribe and transmit doctor's orders and confers with registered nurse regarding scheduling patient's activities and tests.
Perform clerical functions within the unit clerk sphere of responsibility by communication with other members of the health care team.
Courteously answer telephone and intercom, take messages, and communicate messages to the appropriate person.
Document and maintain records and charts.
Perform clerical duties related to the admission and discharge of patients.
Order supplies and equipment in appropriate amounts, receives and stores items in proper area.
Compile new charts', maintain current charts, and enter patient information on the charts and Kardex, utilizing computer as needed.
Assist in orientation of new staff to clerical duties of the unit.
Daily clerical duties for the assigned nursing unit shall be completed per policy.
Non-Essential Functions
Attend educational programs and complete mandatory education requirements.
Utilize excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and Ascension associates in compliance with guest relations' guidelines.
Must be able to wear any personal protective equipment (PPE) required for complying with Standard Precautions. (OSHA)
Under direction of charge nurse, assist with obtaining additional staffing in units with "closed staffing."
This position shall have access to and disclose personal health information only when reasonably necessary to perform the designated job related responsibilities. Disclosure and/or use of personal health information for any purpose other than as reasonably necessary for designated job responsibilities is prohibited.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
This position requires the ability to identify age related differences within the persons served and the adjustment of treatment style and expectations as appropriate, including adjustments based on the person's served cognitive function and learning ability. This will include taking into account their religious and cultural needs and preferences.
Schedule: Full Time, Days, 36 hrs. 7AM-7PM
Hospital: Henry Ford Rochester
Location: Rochester, Michigan
Education: - High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital
Department: Float Staffing 001
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: MIROC Service Employees Intl
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services - from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
