Overview
Rehab Clerical Aide Jobs in Milwaukee, WI at Advocate Aurora Health
The Unit Secretary performs indirect patient care services and clerical duties for the medical floor to facilitate effective and efficient delivery of care by physician and nursing staff.
Performs clerical duties related to patient admission, transfer and discharge.
Maintains and updates Administrative Data Screens for each patient in OB, Nursery and Pediatrics. Schedules OB operative procedures and outpatient testing.
Answers nurse call system and telephone immediately and accurately relays messages as necessary. Monitors Watch Child system and notifies RN of patient alarm status.
Routinely verifies all patient chart identification is correct and all patient consent forms are signed. Builds and breaks down medical charts for record keeping.
Initiates calls to physicians as requested. Completes the initiation of all orders on the patient chart promptly and accurately.
Follows the established protocol for obtaining, charging for, and returning supplies/equipment and maintains adequate supply levels through the use of accurate inventory control.
Assists with patients’ provision of care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned area (neonate to adult/geriatric).
Interprets hospital policies to visitors or staff utilizing “guest relations” skills. Answers questions from patients, family and visitors, and accurately relays messages to appropriate members of the health care team.
Maintains adequate levels of chart materials, requisitions, and other nursing or medical forms. Oversees Obtaining, charging for, and returning supplies/equipment. Orders supplies and equipment as needed for work areas.
Experience
Required
1 year(s): Medical facility or physician’s office experience.
Education
Required
High School/GED or better
Title: Rehab Clerical Aide
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Milwaukee, WI
