Office Assistant
Inside Higher Ed, Augusta, GA, United States
Job Summary
Prepares, processes, and maintains a variety of patients, unit and nursing home records to reflect admissions, treatments, transfers, discharges, patient census, and related data.
Responsibilities
RECORDS: Prepares, process, and maintains a variety of patients, unit and nursing home records to reflect admissions, treatments, transfers, discharges, patient census, and related data.
SUPPLIES AND MAIL: Orders Office Assistant supplies and personal items for patients. Receives and distributes mail, flowers, and personal items delivered to the unit for patients.
PHYSICIAN PRESCRIPTIONS: Prepare requisitions/forms for diets, consultations, and laboratory tests as prescribed.
CHARTING: Maintains patient charts, transcribes physician's orders, vital signs, weights, and other information to charts and computer. Informs nurses of changes in physician orders and follow up on noted charted orders.
PHONE AND APPOINTMENTS: Answers patients call and relay to appropriate staff. Answer telephone and deliver messages. Arrange appointments with clinics for patients and request transportation for appointments if needed.
OTHER: Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE: Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing as it applies to the geriatric population
Knowledgeable of AU/GWVNH Policies and Procedures
SKILLS: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
ABILITIES: Ability to maintain confidentiality and to access and accurately report changes in patient\'s condition
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Conditions of Employment: All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. In conjunction with an offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete Augusta University\'s Criminal Background Check process. In addition, candidates selected for any position within Georgia War Veteran\'s Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term Care (GCHEXS) Background Check process. For specific positions, selected candidate(s) may also be required to successfully complete supplementary pre-employment onboarding requirements such as: a physical, drug screening and/or credit check. For positions of trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage, a credit check may be required. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and post-secondary coursework as original transcripts. Foreign-trained candidates must provide educational credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for maintaining confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner with patients and families for success. Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment; smoking is prohibited on campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
To apply, visit the following: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL&Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=293137&PostingSeq=1. For more information, please contact 706-721-9365.
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Prepares, processes, and maintains a variety of patients, unit and nursing home records to reflect admissions, treatments, transfers, discharges, patient census, and related data.
Responsibilities
RECORDS: Prepares, process, and maintains a variety of patients, unit and nursing home records to reflect admissions, treatments, transfers, discharges, patient census, and related data.
SUPPLIES AND MAIL: Orders Office Assistant supplies and personal items for patients. Receives and distributes mail, flowers, and personal items delivered to the unit for patients.
PHYSICIAN PRESCRIPTIONS: Prepare requisitions/forms for diets, consultations, and laboratory tests as prescribed.
CHARTING: Maintains patient charts, transcribes physician's orders, vital signs, weights, and other information to charts and computer. Informs nurses of changes in physician orders and follow up on noted charted orders.
PHONE AND APPOINTMENTS: Answers patients call and relay to appropriate staff. Answer telephone and deliver messages. Arrange appointments with clinics for patients and request transportation for appointments if needed.
OTHER: Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE: Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing as it applies to the geriatric population
Knowledgeable of AU/GWVNH Policies and Procedures
SKILLS: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
ABILITIES: Ability to maintain confidentiality and to access and accurately report changes in patient\'s condition
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Conditions of Employment: All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. In conjunction with an offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete Augusta University\'s Criminal Background Check process. In addition, candidates selected for any position within Georgia War Veteran\'s Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term Care (GCHEXS) Background Check process. For specific positions, selected candidate(s) may also be required to successfully complete supplementary pre-employment onboarding requirements such as: a physical, drug screening and/or credit check. For positions of trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage, a credit check may be required. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and post-secondary coursework as original transcripts. Foreign-trained candidates must provide educational credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for maintaining confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner with patients and families for success. Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment; smoking is prohibited on campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
To apply, visit the following: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL&Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=293137&PostingSeq=1. For more information, please contact 706-721-9365.
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