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Job description
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: St. Peter's Hospital Information Associate - Intensive Care Unit Full-Time Days
Position Summary
As a member of the Patient Care Centered Team, the Information Associate provides clerical, communication, reception, supply management and other supportive services for the Patient Care Center to ensure high quality services to patients, family members and other hospital staff. The Information Associate will be available to meet the needs of all Patient Care Centers as needed.
Position Highlights
Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules
Principal Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining the patients' medical record: Accurate identification of all patient forms and correct organization of medical records
Organizes chart when patient is transferred to another unit
Updated chart forms daily in medical record
Reviews medical record each shift for consults
Copies medical record as needed
Deletes medical record of long-term patients as needed
Scanning of all Patient Advance Directives to EPIC
Prepares medical record at discharge
Collating discharged patient records for Medical Records and Care Center
Assembles medical records of discharged patients according to the standard format in the most accurate and efficient manner.
Attaches loose reports to the proper record
Completes specific tasks for the Patient Care Unit as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Supervisor, or Sr. IA.
Receptionist
Acts as a receptionist for the unit.
Answers, screens and routs telephone calls correctly
Assists patients', families and the public
Answers nurse/patient intercom system and relays information to responsible person
Contacts patients family or doctor as directed
Ascertains identity of all persons
Faxes medical information to physicians and Insurance carriers as requested
General Secretarial
Maintains adequate level of supplies.
Obtains and returns equipment to proper department
Responsible for neat and orderly environment with the unit by maintaining bulletin boards with current notices
Responsible for filing daily assignment sheet by shift
Receives, opens and appropriately distributes center mail
Receives, opens and appropriately distributes materials faxed to center
Ordering Unit Supplies through PeopleSoft
Other Responsibilities
Support of unit functions
Making sure patient’s names are written on daily assignment sheets.
Maintaining bulletin boards
Reporting maintenance issues through Facilities Maintenance Work Order System
TIS Service Now Self Self-Service Checking all computer equipment to assure working properly
Maintaining nursing stations with no food, beverages, etc. (Using Hydration Stations)
Preceptor for new IA’s as assigned by Sr. IA or Operations Manager
Unit specific responsibilities as assigned by Sr. IA or Operations Manager
Clinical Engineering Work Orders Daily check of unit Voalte Phones
Requirements
High School Diploma required, AAS preferred Minimum of two years' work experience in a health-related area Exceptional interpersonal skills Good organizational and time management skills Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of various health insurances Pay Range: $16.20 - $20.75 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
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