Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) · 1 day ago
ER Assistant-Highlands
Prestonsburg, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expAppalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is seeking an ER Assistant to support the nursing staff and facilitate efficient functioning of the Emergency Department. The role involves greeting patients, managing supplies, and performing clerical duties to ensure smooth operations within the department.
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Responsibilities
Greets patients and families courteously
Answers questions or finds someone who can
Answers the telephone identifying self and area within 3 rings
Relays messages accurately and timely
Understands and demonstrates concern for patient confidentiality
Operates the EMS Radio and hand held radio
Acts as resource person to nursing staff and support services
Notifies nursing staff of STAT orders
Uses the computer to enter orders
Faxes orders to the pharmacy when necessary or appropriate
Transcribes orders correctly when needed
Transcribes STAT orders correctly in times of Cerner Downtime procedures
Demonstrates understanding of acceptable abbreviations by using them when transcribing on the medication administration record in times of Cerner Downtime procedures
Accurately prints ED Register Log
Files forms in patients’ charts as required
Admits patients
Transfers patients
Discharges patient
Orders supplies from stores using Lawson system
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards
Follows the hospital exposure control plans/Bloodborne and airborne pathogens
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives
Qualification
Required
High school Diploma or equivalent GED
BLS Required within 30 days of employment
Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately
Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals
Preferred
Vocational or AS in Secretarial type positions
2 years experience
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Basic computer knowledge
Understanding of data collection
Ability to requisition supplies
Company
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (14)
2023 (34)
2022 (20)
2021 (27)
2020 (35)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.7MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationAppalachian Regional Commission
2023-09-28Grant· $2.2M
2022-03-17Grant· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Brian Springate
Community CEO at ARH Hazard
Hollie Phillips
President and Chief Executive Officer
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