Location: Memphis,TN, USA
Summary
Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including: transcription of doctor's orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
* Performs clerical responsibilities.
* Maintains the patient chart.
* Demonstrates good communication skills.
* Facilitates patient/bed flow by utilizing admission, transfer, and discharge activities according to procedure.
* Manages supplies and equipment.
* Participates in ongoing educational activities.
* Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
* Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
* Provides for patient safety.
* Participates in ongoing educational activities.
* Completes assigned goals.
Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Education
?Minimum: Skilled and proficient in basic math, grammar, and communication
Experience
?Preferred: One year experience in business office or related health care field. Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
?Minimum: CPR
Special Skills
?Preferred: Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer:
* Competitive salaries
* Paid vacation/time off
* Continuing education opportunities
* Generous retirement plan
* Health insurance, including dental and vision
* Sick leave
* Service awards
* Free parking
* Short-term disability
* Life insurance
* Health care and dependent care spending accounts
* Education assistance/continuing education
* Employee referral program
Job Summary:
Position: 6459 - Assistant-Patient Care
Facility: BMH - Memphis Hospital
Department: ME Emergency Room Baptist Memphis
Category: Nursing Support & Patient Care
Type: Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Nights
Location: US:TN:Memphis
Located in the Memphis metro area