Information Associate St. Peter's Hospital - Labor and Delivery

Employment Type:Full time

Shift:12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Information Associate – St. Peter's Hospital - Labor and Delivery - Full Time - 12 hour Nights

Position Summary:

As a member of the Patient Care Centered Team, provides clerical, communication, reception, supply management and other supportive services for the Patient Care Center to ensure high quality services to patients, family members and other hospital staff. The Information Associate will be available to meet the needs of all Patient Care Centers as needed.

Position Highlights:

Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region

Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge

Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules

We offer great benefits including: Competitive Pay, Paid Leave, Shift Differentials, just to name a few.

Principal Responsibilities:

Responsible for maintaining the patients' medical record: Accurate identification of all patient forms and correct organization of medical records Organizes chart when patient is transferred to another unit Updated chart forms daily in medical record Reviews medical record each shift for consults Copies medical record as needed Deletes medical record of long-term patients as needed Scanning of all Patient Advance Directives to EPIC

Prepares medical record at discharge

Collating discharged patient records for Medical Records and Care Center

Assembles medical records of discharged patients according to the standard format in the most accurate and efficient

manner.

Attaches loose reports to the proper record

Completes specific tasks for the Patient Care Unit as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Supervisor, or Sr. IA.

Receptionist:

Acts as a receptionist for the unit.

Answers, screens and routs telephone calls correctly

Assists patients', families and the public

Answers nurse/patient intercom system and relays information to responsible person

Contacts patients family or doctor as directed

Ascertains identity of all persons

Faxes medical information to physicians and Insurance carriers as requested

General Secretarial

Maintains adequate level of supplies. Obtains and returns equipment to proper department

Responsible for neat and orderly environment with the unit by maintaining bulletin boards with current notices

Responsible for filing daily assignment sheet by shift

Receives, opens and appropriately distributes center mail

Receives, opens and appropriately distributes materials faxed to center

Ordering Unit Supplies through PeopleSoft

Other Responsibilities:

Support of unit functions

Making sure patient’s names are written on daily assignment sheets.

Maintaining bulletin boards

Reporting maintenance issues through Facilities Maintenance Work Order System

TIS Service Now Self Self-Service

Checking all computer equipment to assure working properly

Maintaining nursing stations with no food, beverages, etc. (Using Hydration Stations)

Preceptor for new IA’s as assigned by Sr. IA or Operations Manager

Unit specific responsibilities as assigned by Sr. IA or Operations Manager

Clinical Engineering Work Orders

Daily check of unit Voalte Phones

Requirements:

High School Diploma required, AAS preferred

Minimum of two years' work experience in a health-related area

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of various health insurances

Please be aware for the safety and security of our colleagues and patients all new employees are required to undergo and pass all applicable state and federally mandated pre-employment screening requirements including:

Relevant Background Checks

Drug Screen

PPD / Tuberculosis Test

Reference Check

Pay Range: $16.20 - $20.75

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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