Performs diversified clerical and receptionist duties which may include, but are not limited to:

• Answering telephone and taking messages. Reporting requests and alerting management of any questions or issues.
• Creating and maintaining patient charts during hospital stays or office visits. Preparing charts to accompany patient to off-unit activity.
• Transcribes physician orders into appropriate documentation. Communicating any order changes or discrepancies to management
• Entering lab work/diagnostic testing requests, demographic and clinical information requests into computer system
• Reviewing patient charts upon discharge for completion, according to policy, and submitting to Medical Records
• Notifying Admitting department of any changes in census resulting from newly assigned/transferred/discharged patients
• Coordinating room assignments with Admitting department and maintaining/changing patient records to reflect reassignment, including notification of when patient's room is ready
• Maintains chart areas, desks, files, etc. in neat and orderly condition
• Maintains department supply inventory. Performs related duties, as required.