Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital

Department: Emergency Preparedness

Position is located: Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital

Work Type: Part Time Eligible

Hours Per Week: 24 Hours per Week

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Summary:

Under the direction of the Manager, performs routine duties involving the operation of the telephone console, hospital public address system and clerical details for both outpatient and admissions staff.

Responsibilities:

• Operates telephone console in a courteous manner. • Promptly and accurately connects calls to departments or staff. • Operates paging system in a clear and presentable manner. • Demonstrates expert knowledge of Code procedures. • Is readily available and greets the public in a courteous and friendly manner. • Assists Volunteers and Registration with patients waiting for registration. • Acts as the Information Center for the public and staff. • Applies, collects and documents all payments for patients, goods and services. • Accurately cashes up and balances drawer at the end of each day. • Closes the BAR module nightly for the batches to cross over. • Ensures the census is updated and shared with Volunteer Services. • Operates and controls access to the safe with proper documentation. • Receives, distributes, and documents items properly (prescriptions, patient belongings, physician orders, etc.) • Prepares, sorts, distributes and picks up mail. • Assists other department with projects (stuffing envelopes, creating folders, etc.)

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
• Potential exposure to noxious odors.
• Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.