Job Overview

job description seeking full time staff

bluestone: bluestone child & adolescent hospital is seeking dynamic healthcare professionals interested in bringing psychiatric care to a new level for children ages 6-17. working in a brand new, 12 bed state-of-the-art facility, bluestone staff will have a unique ability to direct patient care, employ best practices, and join a care network that promotes the best long-term outcomes for patients.

job summary:the unit secretary organizes the clerical functions of the nursing unit, including communication, record keeping, logs, and patient information. in addition, the unit secretary notifies the nursing staff and/or the charge nurse in a timely manner of pertinent patient information, including physician orders, laboratory or test results, and other pertinent communication.

essential duties and responsibilities:

• maintain patients' written medical records/charts as per policy and procedure.
• upload written documentation into patients' electronic record in a timely and efficient manner.
• answer the telephone, deliver messages, sort unopened mail, and place mail in designated boxes.
• facilitate patient calls to phone contacts when indicated.
• greet, sign-in, and wand visitors when indicated.
• collect inventory of hospital supplies and order additional supplies when indicated.
• monitor and maintain clinical/operational forms, including, but not limited to: restraint and monitoring forms, assignment sheets, rounds forms, etc.
• complete photocopying and faxing as requested.
• schedule outpatient medical appointments and complete financial eligibility process.
• performs other duties as assigned.

other duties:

• adhere to dress code; appearance is neat, clean and professional.
• maintain regulatory requirements.
• maintain patient/client confidentiality at all times.
• wear identification while on duty.
• report to work on time and as scheduled.
• attend annual reviews and department in-services as scheduled.
• attend medical staff meetings and other committee meetings as required.
• represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• comply with all organizations policies regarding ethical business practices.
• communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the facility

qualifications:

• education: a minimum of a degree or certificate in medical secretary training or an associate's degree required.
• licensure: none.
• skills :
• possess effective communication skills in english, both verbally and in writing. additional languages preferred.
• demonstrate basic computer knowledge for the implementation of patient/client information electronic record keeping.
• demonstrate attention to detail.
• experience : a minimum of 1 year clerical experience in a medical setting required.

why work for us:at bluestone we pride ourselves in possessing a dynamic, collaborative culture throughout all of our programs. we value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive benefits including:

• dental, vision and medical insurance
• 403(b) plan & employer match
• life insurance
• paid long-term disability
• generous paid time off and holidays