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Harlan Appalachian Regional Healthcare lists this Nursing Service Clerk opportunity in south williamson, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nursing Service ClerkThe Nursing Service Clerk is responsible for performing general clerical duties by preparing, compiling, and maintaining records.ResponsibilitiesReceives newly admitted patients and prepares identification tags and assembles patients' records.Notifies physician of new admissions and consultations.Assists in keeping vital summary sheet up to date by recording temperature, pulse, respiration's, weight, diet, activity, etc.Transcribes orders from physicians' order sheet to patients' chart, prepares cards, tickets, etc.Prepares requests and schedules procedures.Answers patient call system and telephone; receives and delivers messages for supplies, patients, physicians, etc.Checks patients' chart for completeness at time of discharge. Disassembles and prepares for return to Medical Records.Files completed request slips when returned from Laboratory, Radiology, etc.Prepares requisitions to maintain established inventories of clerical supplies.Maintains nursing station in a clean safe and orderly manner.Types and prepares reports as directed.Maintains patient register and schedules procedures to be performed by other services.Greets, assists, and directs visitors in a courteous manner.Operates various office equipment.Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsPOSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must possess physical abilities to endure prolonged sitting, moderate walking and standing, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or GED Equivalent; andPreferably one year's experience in billing experience and experience in Microsoft Word & Excel. Health care billing experience preferred.Must have knowledge of medical terminology ICD9 and CPT codes as pertains to billing.Must be familiar with UB92 and HCFA competition.Must be computer literate in Word and Excel.Ability to operate routine office machines, including but not limited to postage meter, typewriter, display terminal and terminal printing, adding machine and fax machine.Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute accurately.Three (3) to six (6) months on-the-job training as required to attain proficiency of performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Worksite address
south williamson, KY, 41503, US
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