JOB DUTIES

Greets and rooms patients for their appointments; takes VS, Blood glucose as deemed necessary by nursing. Assists nurses in performance of wound care as needed. Assists in the admission process. Reports pertinent observations, changes, and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person. Performs clerical duties related to the coordination of the unit and patient care.ie, , track work orders, assists the office coordinator in her/his duties as deemed necessary. Answers the phone, interacts with ancillary departments. Assists in transferring patients to/from the entrance of the hospital. Effectively utilizes Meditech electronic health record and Wound Expert EMR. Accurately collects and enters patient information. Focus on patient safety through fall prevention. Cognizant of and addresses patient's level of comfort. Expresses concern and understanding regarding patient and family satisfaction. Maintains unit and nursing station supplies

• including completion of requisitions on time to ensure proper level of stock.

Responsible for inventory and restocking of direct and indirect care items in all nursing units and patient rooms. Maintains standards of nursing care within the guidelines of the nursing department by demonstrating knowledge of standards of nursing care when implementing plan of care. Follows established charge procedure for patient charge items. Performs other duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC JOB DEMANDS

Strength:

Medium Work

• Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling 20
• 50 Lbs. occasionally, 10
• 25 Lbs.

frequently or up to 10 Lbs. constantly.

Stooping:

Occasionally

• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Reaching:

Frequently

• Extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

Handling:

Frequently

• Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands.

Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift automobile gears.

Fingering:

Frequently

• Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

Feeling:

Frequently

• Noting attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Talking:

Frequently

• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing:

Frequently

• Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear.

Near Acuity:

Frequently

• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.

Accommodation:

Occasionally

• Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

This factor is required when doing near point work at varying distances from the eye.

Color Vision:

Frequently

• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

High School graduate or equivalent within one year from date of hire. EMT, Certified Nursing or Medical Assistant preferred. Strong interpersonal communication skills. Experience in data entry or typing preferred. Previous clerical experience preferred. Legible handwriting. Through education, experience, and/or training, the individual is qualified to work with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Fluent knowledge of medical terminology. Current BLS Healthcare Provider card.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature changes. A large part of work time is standing and walking. Subject to certain distasteful patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases. May be exposed to potential hazards such as chemical wastes, body wastes, fluids and other possible infectious material.

DISCLOSURE MMC

commits to review, under the intent of this standard, and in coordination with medical professional opinion's and physical demands job analysis performed by certified professionals, an individual's ability to be reasonably accommodated within the role they are responsible and qualified to perform. MMC is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and providing equal opportunity employment for qualified persons with disabilities. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis. Meadville Medical Center will follow any state or local law that provides individuals with disabilities greater protection that the ADA. Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific tasks does not exclude them from the position if the task is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position, or is imperative for patient care and to meet emergency situations. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.