SCHEDULE: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., 2 days a week

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitors charts for physician orders and enters appropriate orders in the computer, or on appropriate requisition during downtime.

Maintains census log. Maintains appropriate logs of AMA, LWOT, LWBS, transfers, patient visits, admissions, and discharges, conscious sedation, Respirations Have Ceased's (RHC's), etc.

Answers incoming telephone calls. Takes messages, obtains info1mation, provides standard information on patients' conditions, or transfers calls to appropriate person or department.

Anticipates, gathers and prepares proper forms as needed for nurses and physicians according to policy and procedure including surgery forms, RHC's, child/adult abuse, autopsy consents, etc.

Maintains contact with Ancillary Departments to request services, obtains test results and assures results are available within established, accepted time frames. Notifies appropriate people of results. Schedules patients for services as requested by physician or nurses.

Arranges transportation for patients, as necessary.

Breaks down chart appropriately and routes to correct departments/staff including physicians, medical records, occupational health, nursing unit, etc.

Reviews medical charts before each patient is dismissed to be sure information is complete.

Scans appropriate documents into Medhost.

Orders, and obtains needed old charts from Medical information and/or other facilities upon request.

Prints chart labels as appropriate. Moves patients admitted to floor into bed location in computer system. Dismissed patients in computer system. Maintains confidentiality of patient's records.

Greets patient, visitors and families. Provides atmosphere reflecting courtesy and warm concern for the patient’s well-being. Provides directions and information to patients, families and visitors.

Helps keep the physician, nurses and technicians informed of patient need.

Provides directions and information to patients, families and visitors.

Picks up mail from Central Supply. Distributes mail within department to appropriate staff.

Maintains work environment in clean and orderly fashion. Restocks supplies as necessary.

Maintains confidentiality of patient related issues. Supports the Patient Bill of Rights and Hospital Mission and Values.

Attends and participates in unit related in services, conferences and meetings.

Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals. Utilizes proper chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.

Participates in unit staff meetings and CQI plan to improve organizational performance and achieve unit and organizational goals.

Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis.

Johnson Memorial Health provides award-winning services including cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes, maternity, orthopedic, sports medicine, pain, weight loss and wound healing care. The network also features breast care, home and occupational care and outpatient rehabilitation services.

In addition to the main campus in Franklin, Johnson Memorial Health has expanded to include the Greenwood Primary Care Center, the Whiteland Primary Care Center, and the Franklin Primary Care Center. In 2013, Johnson Memorial Health partnered with Community Health Network and opened the Stones Crossing Health Pavilion to serve the residents of the Center Grove area.

Johnson Memorial Health offers outstanding benefits and an attractive community in which to work and live. If you have any general questions or comments about employment at JMH, please contact us.

Johnson Memorial Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of medical terminology or previous secretarial experience in healthcare desirable.