Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC

Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC

Job Title - Patient Clerical Assistant/UKHC

Working Title - PCA - 6 Main Admin

Department Name - Critical Care Services

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 05

Salary Range - $15.00-22.60/hour

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - HS

Required Related Experience - 1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification - None

Physical Requirements - This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittently standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials, and exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.

Shift - Must be able to work three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m.) Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.

Job Summary - The Patient Clerical Assistant's primary responsibility is to support patient care delivery by processing physician orders, maintaining patient records, managing patient information, and providing customer service. This involves working independently, acting as a communications liaison for patients, visitors, and all service departments involved in the care of the patient, as well as processing all requests/orders for patient care by fax/phone/computer/intercom and imprinters. Also includes filing, chart assembly and maintenance, maintaining patient records, and extensive verbal communication.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - Basic administrative skills such as receptionist abilities (including phone, keyboarding, filing, and fax machine skills); knowledge of medical terminology; and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Education/Experience - High school diploma and at least one year of clerical experience within a medical setting preferred.