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Description

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care.

Purpose: Provides clerical, receptionist and communication services for the Ambulatory Surgery Unit. Population served based on scope of services in the department.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and process information between the health care team, the patient and family/SO.

2. Assists RNs to coordinate activities in the preparation of the patient record to ensure accuracy and completeness. Start assembly of charts the day prior to the surgery date.

3. Prioritizes, organizes, receives and collates pertinent data on the patient chart.

4. Generates patient computer labels and affixes to endo, pain management and minor procedures charts for the next day. Maintains packets.

5. Acknowledge patient arrivals, escort to bed area and notify the nurse.

6. Demonstrates the ability to perform appropriate computer skills. Proficient with Stat Schedules and Cerner order entry and results review.

7. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).

8. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

9. Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

· High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

· Strong attention to detail.

· Basic computer skills.

· Excellent Customer Service skills.

· Ability to multi task.

License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:

· N/A

Environmental Factors

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Potential environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:

· Bio-hazardous Waste

· Blood Borne Pathogens. Job may require performance or tasks that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

· Chemicals/Commercial Products

· Experiencing challenging conditions where a professional attitude will be required

· Exposure to Latex

· Fumes or Airborne Particles

· Interacting with a Diverse population

· Noise Level – Varies from Quiet to Very Loud

· Patient Care/Handling Duties

· Repetitive Motion

· Risk of Electrical Shock

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital

Org Unit: 1195

Department: General Medicine 1

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $16.00 - $29.51 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.