Summary Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including: transcription of doctor's orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities + Performs clerical responsibilities. + Maintains the patient chart. + Demonstrates good communication skills. + Facilitates patient/bed flow by utilizing admission, transfer, and discharge activities according to procedure. + Manages supplies and equipment. + Participates in ongoing educational activities. + Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel. + Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures. + Provides for patient safety. + Participates in ongoing educational activities. + Completes assigned goals. Requirements, Preferences and Experience Education Minimum: Skilled and proficient in basic math, grammar, and communication Experience Preferred: One year experience in business office or related health care field. Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills. Licensure, Registration, Certification Minimum: CPR Special Skills Preferred: Knowledge of medical terminology preferred About Baptist Memorial Health Care At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey. At Baptist, We Offer: + Competitive salaries + Paid vacation/time off + Continuing education opportunities + Generous retirement plan + Health insurance, including dental and vision + Sick leave + Service awards + Free parking + Short-term disability + Life insurance + Health care and dependent care spending accounts + Education assistance/continuing education + Employee referral program Job Summary: Position: 6459 - Assistant-Patient Care Facility: BMH - Memphis Hospital Department: ME Emergency Room Baptist Memphis Category: Nursing Support & Patient Care Type: Clinical Work Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Nights Location: US:TN:Memphis Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 26201