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Form of workAbout NYC Health + Hospitals Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.
The hospital provides a wide range of Health Services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care Health Services, without exception.
Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Job Description Tour II: 8:00AM - 4:00PM PURPOSE OF POSITION Under direct supervision, performs clerical duties to support patient care. This includes responsibility for medical records, procurement of supplies and stationery.
Assist the staff in organizing unit, in ensuring flow of information and coordination/linkages with various departments/units. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES Assemble new charts and addressograph or write in patient name, chart number and place label on all pages of the record. File records and reports into chart including laboratory results.
Maintain patient's chart in good order. Disassemble patient chart in prescribed order for Medical Record department. Prepare lab slips and labels for specimens, tests and initial lab book or sheet.
Arrange transportation for patient's transfer and for discharge to other facilities Prepare referral packages for OPD Clinic, Day Treatment Program and community agencies Enter admission, discharges in the ward activity log and discharge patient from the unity system in a timely, manner, so as not to delay admissions form CPEP/EOU. Make clinical appointment for patients prior to discharge as directed. Secure medical records for physicians and clinical staff and ensure their return to Medical Records Department.
Complete and send to dietary department diet sheets or requisitions request diet trays as indicated. Ensures adequate medical, surgical and stationery supplies through requisitions. Request to exchange equipment as directed.
Acts as unit receptionist, answer telephone/intercom as well as accept and deliver messages for staff. Locate staff as necessary via telephone/beeper or page operator. Communicates with other departments and/or divisions as directed.
Call telephone operator 3140 to activate Code 99/66 Rapid Response as directed. Completes work order requisitions for unit repairs and requests emergency repairs through the telephone. Follow up via work orders to the department of maintenance and engineering.
Attends annual organization education. Orients new staff as assigned. Adheres to customer service standards.
Lists, secures and retrieves Patient's property from property office or property closet on the unit as directed. Fax, scan, email documents as requested. Others duties as assigned.
How To Apply Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire. If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs
