Office Assistant

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Job : 293137

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Prepares, processes, and maintains a variety of patients, unit and nursing home records to reflect admissions, treatments, transfers, discharges, patient census, and related data.

• RECORDS:
  Prepares, process, and maintains a variety of patients, unit and nursing home records to reflect admissions, treatments, transfers, discharges, patient census, and related data.
• SUPPLIES AND MAIL:
  Orders Office Assistant supplies and personal items for patients. Receives and distributes mail, flowers, and personal items delivered to the unit for patients.
• PHYSICIAN PRESCRIPTIONS:
  Prepare requisitions/forms for diets, consultations, and laboratory tests as prescribed.
• CHARTING:
  Maintains patient charts, transcribes physician's orders, vital signs, weights, and other information to charts and computer. Informs nurses of changes in physician orders and follow up on noted charted orders.
• PHONE AND APPOINTMENTS:
  Answers patients call and relay to appropriate staff. Answer telephone and deliver messages. Arrange appointments with clinics for patients and request transportation for appointments if needed.
• OTHER:
  Perform all other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization.

• KNOWLEDGE:
  Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
• Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing as it applies to the geriatric population
• Knowledgeable of AU/GWVNH Policies and Procedures
• SKILLS:
  
  Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• ABILITIES:
  Ability to maintain confidentiality and to access and accurately report changes in patient's condition

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. IIn conjunction with an offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete Augusta University's Criminal Background Check process. In addition, candidates selected for any position within Georgia War Veteran's Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term Care (GCHEXS) Background Check process.

For specific positions, selected candidate(s) may also be required to successfully complete supplementary pre-employment onboarding requirements such as: a physical, drug screening and/or credit check. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires:
Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and…