Driver and Medical Receptionist

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Position Summary

• Responsible for providing and maintaining a safe, efficient, and therapeutic environment for patients in the Senior Renewal program. The Senior Renewal Assistant / Driver will assure that transportation for patients to and from the program is provided in a safe and timely manner. The Senior Renewal Assistant / Driver will provide clerical and administrative assistance to the Program Director and other assistance to program staff as needed.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Licenses and Certification

• Valid IL Driver’s license in good standing (see requirements below)
• Certified Nurses Aide certification or mental health technician preferred
• BLS

Experience and Skills

• Experience working with geriatric and/or psychiatric patients preferred
• Be age 21 or older
• Have a valid and properly classified driver’s license issued by the Illinois Secretary of State. Depending on the size of the vehicle you operate, a CDL may be required.
• Have had a valid driver's license, not necessarily of the same classification, three years prior to the date of application.
• Demonstrate your ability to exercise reasonable care in the safe operation of the vehicle.

Role Specific Responsibilities

PATIENT CARE DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Assisting patients in understanding and completing admission forms.
• Communicating any concerns or information about patients to the nurse, therapist and/or Program Director.
• Functioning as a team member, participating in and providing input to weekly team meetings related to patient care as well as other staff meetings and in-services.
• Preparing snacks for patients who request them.
• Assisting in patient groups as directed by the Program Director/Designee.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all patient information to assure that patient rights are protected.
• Always Utilizing Universal Precautions as appropriate according to hospital infection control standards.
• Attending and completing all required in-services including infection control, fire safety, hazardous materials, CPR.
• Aiding in emergency situations under the direction of the Program Nurse or designee.
• Always demonstrating care and concern in interactions with patients and family.
• Working with patients in such a manner that their dignity is always preserved.
• Recognizing that responsibility for patient care and safety is always the primary focus.
• Recognizing importance of HIPAA for patient confidentiality and always understands importance of ethical interactions with patients.

DRIVING DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Driving company vehicle to transport patients to and from the program.
• Assisting patients into and out of the vehicle with particular attention to their safety.
• Assisting in the planning of daily routes.
• Coordinating company vehicle maintenance and repair, documents maintenance log, maintains cleanliness of the vehicle (both interior and exterior) and assures that vehicle is always fueled up.
• Communicating effectively and in a timely manner concerning observations of patients while on transporting and/or on the unit.

OFFICE/CLERICAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Actively supports the mission, philosophy, and goals of the hospital o Completing daily patient and census logs.
• Performing Patient Registration, insurance verification, Scanning of Medical Records and Patient Scheduling.
• Copying forms and preparing charts for admission.
• Using fax machine, filing, answering phones and taking messages as needed.
• Assisting in restocking snack inventories, ordering lunches daily and assisting in the delivery of lunches from dietary as needed.
• Readying daily paperwork for therapists and nurse.
• Breaking down charts as directed by the Program Director.
• Delivering and picking up items from various departments of the hospital.
• Transporting confidential information to/from medical records and/or other destinations in a timely manner, complying with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Providing input for program growth and activities.
• Adherence to SIH dress code policy.

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

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