ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assemble and maintain patient charts for admissions, transfers and discharges per facility policy.
- Answer phones in a professional and timely manner and direct calls to appropriate individuals and/or take messages.
- Maintain patient records and administrative reports.
- Perform a variety of clerical duties relating to updating, organizing and communicating information on a nursing unit.
- Coordinate administrative work within the unit as well as with other units and departments.
- Report pertinent information in a timely manner to the immediate supervisor.
- Respond to inquiries and requests from staff and patients.
- Perform maintenance tasks relating to chart order, chart accuracy and chart current data.
- Stock units with office and medical supplies and prepare requisitions to maintain established inventories, as required.
- Fax and photocopy information, as needed.
- Deliver incoming and outgoing mail to the units and distribute announcements and post memos.
- Obtain lab, x-ray and consult reports, as needed.
- Identify and report equipment or environmental problems promptly for correction.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in healthcare setting preferred.
- Customer service and administrative/clerical skills required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
COMPENSATION
Compensation for roles at San Jose Behavioral Health varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, San Jose Behavioral Health provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.
SJBH Range = $23.00/hour - $28.00/hour - DOE
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