Saint Joseph Mercy Health System ยท 2 days ago
ED Unit Assistant II
Ypsilanti, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSaint Joseph Mercy Health System is dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care. The ED Unit Assistant II provides clerical support for patients and staff, facilitating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining the overall environment of care.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Answers the phones and triages communications to appropriate team members and patients using relevant technology
Manages clerical component of patient information throughout the episode of care
Completes all necessary functions associated with patient admission, discharge and transfer
Assembles and maintains patient medical records from admission through discharge
Rounds regularly on all printers for maintenance. Distributes or files any printed information
Performs any necessary scanning, faxing, copying and filing
Prepares patient information for transfer to another health care facility
Completes unit stocking which may include nurse servers, unit alcoves and linen closet. Checks and removes expired items
Assists in maintaining the unit environment by cleaning and monitoring areas such as equipment storage areas , charting alcoves, workstations, visiting areas, and conference rooms. Submits work orders for repairs as needed
Completes staffing and scheduling administrative functions as delegated by unit leadership
Coordinates regular maintenance and repair of unit equipment such as:
Patient care equipment (thermometers, scales, beds, tables)
General use equipment such as ice machine, microwave, etc
Computers, printers and other technology
Orders and maintains routine forms, and patient care supplies
Arranges for transport of documents, specimens or equipment to appropriate destination
Locates equipment, medical records or other items required to provide patient care
Assists with patient care:
Answers patient call lights upon request and relays request to patient care staff member
Functions as a companion for non-restrained patients when needed based on patient care requirements
Completes additional duties as assigned
Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution
Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places
Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, policies and procedures, and the Mission, Vision and Values of SJMH
Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management
Leads in the orientation of health care team members to clerical operations of the unit as delegated by the manager/EC
Oversees ordering of all required office and chart supplies to assure appropriate par levels for the unit
Assists in planning and implementing unit business functions and procedures such as supply storage and flow, equipment storage, desk set up and operation, environmental service, etc.)
Initiates, processes, and maintains departmental records, including those related to payroll, attendance, billing, and work and purchase orders. Generates required unit documents such as invoices, purchase requisitions, etc. Updates unit records and files using manual and computerized filing systems, including spreadsheet data entry
Operates and maintains departmental computer databases. This includes obtaining, clarifying, and compiling, interpreting and entering information, retrieving data, and preparing and distributing reports
Responds to inquiries from unit colleagues related to department issues on behalf of the manager
Conducts nursing unit inspections for compliance with regulatory agency requirements. Follows up with items needing attention as delegated and keeps manager updated
Investigates and gathers information for incident reports involving patient or unit property damage or loss
Completes other additional duties as assigned
Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution
Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places
Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, policies and procedures, and the Mission, Vision and Values of SJMH
Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management
Qualification
Required
Requires high school diploma or equivalent
Minimum one year related healthcare or clerical/office suite skills experience
Demonstrates ability to: read, write and learn computer functions for EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and other technology
Microsoft office proficiency
Ability to perform basic calculations in order to determine patient census and order supplies
Demonstrates customer service skills and conflict management skills
Demonstrates analytical skills necessary in order to gather and interpret routine data, maintain semi-complex records, prioritize and organize work
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
Flexibility and the ability to work under stress
Ability to work with limited direction
Problem solving ability to resolve daily operational issues
Company
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
St. Joseph mercy ann arbor is a 537-bed teaching hospital located on a 340 acre campus in ann arbor, michigan.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joyce Young
Regional Vice President/CNO, SJMHS, SE Michigan Hospitals
Michelle Taylor, PHR, SHRM-CP
Talent Acquisition Senior Partner
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