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 EducationMinimum: Skilled and proficient in basic math, grammar, and communicationExperiencePreferred: One year experience in business office or related health care field. Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.Licensure, Registration, CertificationMinimum: CPRSpecial SkillsPreferred: Knowledge of medical terminology preferredAbout 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-NursingFacility: BMH - Memphis HospitalDepartment: ME Emergency Room Baptist MemphisCategory: Nursing Support & Patient CareType: ClinicalWork Type: Full TimeWork Schedule: DaysLocation: US:TN:MemphisLocated in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 24073
