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This is a nighttime position. Shifts will be from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, and the weekly schedule will vary from week to week, depending on physician and APP scheduling.


JOB SUMMARY:

• Scribing patient database, limited physician orders, and physician notes into Electronic Medical
Record.
• Retrieve and collate patient records.
• Telephone and communication liaison for the physician.
• Patient room set up as appropriate.
• Monitor First Net Patient Tracking board and communicate status of pending diagnostic tests to
physicians and nursing staff, and facilitate patient flow in general.
• Ensure completion of 100% of patient discharge phone calls.
• Assist as appropriate with the coordination of patient/family care in a patient relations function.
• Assist physicians with DME arrangements and clinic referral appointments.
• Miscellaneous tasks are assigned to facilitate physician efficiency.


REPORTS TO:


JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in all mandatory organizational events:
o Departmental staff meetings
o Mandatory organizational in-services
• Proficient in scribing patient data into the electronic medical record.
• Proficient in communication with EC physicians, consulting physicians, nursing staff, nurse
practitioners, physician assistants, and ancillary staff.
• Proficient in communication as appropriate with patients and families.
• Proficient in facilitating patient flow through monitoring of FirstNet Tracking Board.
• Proficient in follow-up with all discharged patients:
o Performs 100% of assigned discharge phone calls.
o Appropriately involves physician staff and nursing staff with patient questions and
concerns regarding medical conditions, discharge instructions, and/or treatment or medical
follow-up.
• Competent in assisting with DME arrangements.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks assigned eagerly and competently.
• Serves as an advocate for nursing staff by presenting their ideas and/or concerns to the appropriate
Administrative/Committees.
• Is a contributing part of the multidisciplinary team in the EC, respectful to all disciplines, and part of the team, rather than part of an insulated subgroup of the physician team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Communicates equipment needs of physician group to Medical Director Assistant.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school/GED
• Some College preferred
• Medical terminology preferred
• Anatomy & Physiology preferred


REQUIRED LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS:

None.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must maintain excellent computer skills and data entry skills; Electronic Medical Record
accessing and data entry, word processing, Excel spreadsheet, and Lawson.
• Must possess excellent telephone and communication skills.
• Fluent in medical terminology.


INTERACTION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS:

This position requires close interaction with other ancillary departments to facilitate a quality, multidisciplinary approach to patient care.


PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

Work is of medium demand, with employees spending most of their time walking, sitting, and standing while on duty. Occasional lifting of patients with assistance is required. Talking and hearing are essential for effective communication with patients, physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary support staff, as well as for receiving doctors' orders and notes—near visual acuity required to work with charts and records.


ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in a well-lighted, heated, and ventilated building. Hours may vary to accommodate departmental needs as prescribed by the hospital's philosophy. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens is high risk.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*