Summary

Performs a variety of clerical duties, which provide support to nursing staff, physicians and other members of the patient care units.

Responsibilities

Prepares, maintains, and processes medical record throughout patient's hospitalization. Assures timely data entry and accuracy of information. Sets up and breaks down patient charts. Completes chart abstracts/prepares and copies medical record for intra and inter-hospital transfers. Works directly with the Nurse Manager/designee to maintain medical records during internal and external disasters. Maintains manual backup system for transcription of physician's orders during computer downtimes. Prints order forms and labels as requested. Files test results, transcribed notes, and procedure reports in medical record. Maintains, assembles, copies, prepares, and sends patient charts to medical records within 12 hours of discharge.

Experience: Required: * Less than one year

Education: Required: Preferred: * High School / GED