Job detail

Unit Clerk Endoscopy

Good Samaritan

#Patient Advocacy #Medical Terminology #Perioperative #Healthcare Administration #Endoscopy #Trauma Center #Hospital Policy #Patient Scheduling #Unit Clerk

Quick overview

Responsible for accurate procedure scheduling and the collection of patient demographic information. Coordinates with service departments and physician offices to manage the endoscopy schedule.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a medical terminology course is also required.

high schoolCommunication SkillsBudget ManagementMedical TerminologyPerformance ImprovementClerical SupportProcedure SchedulingPatient Demographics Collection

Job description

Hours

5:30
AM - 2:00 PM M - F

Job Summary

Accountable for accurate procedure scheduling, collection of pertinent patient demographic information, printing and distribution of the schedule and the securing of appointments with supporting service departments. Demonstrates very good communication skills with physicians and their office staff.

Essential Job Duties

(These statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements).

Professional Standards

1.
Schedule procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
2.
Review schedules daily and coordinate with perioperative business office and endoscopy shift coordinator any changes that need made.
3.
Communicate with shift coordinator when special circumstances arise.
4.
Provide clerical support when needed.
5.
Communicate positively as a representative of our units when talking with physician offices.
6.
Follow all relevant specialty, federal requirements, and hospital policies and procedures, when caring for the patient and performing other tasks.
7.
Participate in unit and hospital wide Performance Improvement activities.
8.
Always be an advocate for your patients, families and coworkers.
9.
Maintain a healthy work environment.
10.
Be a representative of Good Samaritan within the community.
11.
Be responsible for your FTE hours.
12.
Maintain financial responsibility in helping to stay within the unit's budget.

Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned

1. Other duties as assigned.

Why Choose Good Samaritan?

For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 4-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center.

We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.

Join Our Team

Good Samaritan is looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated caregivers to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence.