Patient Support Associate

Description

Position: Patient Support Associate

Department: Med 7

Shift: 4 evenings/week - 1630-0200, alternating Monday-Thursday one week then Tuesday-Friday the next

We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Overview:

Under the direction of the Nursing staff, will perform a wide variety of duties to provide clerical and administrative support. Activities include maintenance of patient records, room control, unscheduled registrations, order/charge entry, physician orders and insuring adequate and proper office supplies. Assists in unit operational support tasks, works cooperatively with others as part of a team and recognizes the importance of group goals. Responds to patient requests within authorized scope of knowledge and skills. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, guiding principles and mercy standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D
• Other: Working knowledge of medical terminology, typing and computer data entry skills required. Must have excellent communication skills and guest relations expertise

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.