Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE Acts as a receptionist and performs general clerical duties in assigned areaPrepares, updates and maintains patient chartsTranscribes physician ordersAssists with processing admissions, transfers and discharge papers for patientsSchedules treatments and testsMaintains needed supplies.MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED High School plus specialized training (6 mons-2 yrs)MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Entry LevelLICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED Completion of Health Unit Coordinator program is preferred.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED Proficiency in use of personal computers.Medical terminology knowledge.PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Serves as a resource for physicians, staff, patients and visitors regarding hospital activities and policies.Prepares, updates and maintains patient charts.Knowledge of how to locate, enter or correct orders or other information in MIS.Ensures that the complete charts are sent to the appropriate areas for transfers and discharges.Assists in the orientations and training of new staff and student clinical rotations as requested#cbFroedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 yearsFroedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locationsFroedtert South is an Equal Opportunity EmployerFroedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate lawAll employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.