Copies and faxes consults to the hospital. Prepares schedules for satellites. Prepares Home Health charts and orders. Makes pacer charts. Cross-trains with other staff to provide coverage at all times.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires sitting, standing and walking. Requires frequent bending, stooping or stretching. Requires pleasant phone voice. May require lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires the ability to distinguish letters or symbols. Requires the use of office equipment including, but not limited to, computer terminals, telephones, photocopiers or fax machines. Requires normal vision range and the absence of color-blindness.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an office environment. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. Requires sitting, standing, and walking.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: Previous experience in the medical field preferred. Academic classes in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and/or transcription helpful.
Additional Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of medical terminology, records filing systems, alphabetical patient index systems, hospital records and scheduling. Knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures. Skill in English grammar and spelling. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, physicians, co-workers, and the public. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to file and maintain patient records, files, reports and other correspondence. Ability to communicate clearly. Upholds effective work habits including, but not limited to, regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability and promptness.
Highlights of our hospitals
Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.
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Huntsville Hospital Benefits:
We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!
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