Essential Functions/Responsibilities: + Maintains integrity medical records + Answers telephone courteously stating location, name & title. + Facilitates communication of all calls to the appropriate team member. + Conveys potential problems with charge nurse/point person. + Acts as a receptionist: greeting new admissions, visitors, physicians and all members of the health care team. + Picks up mail form the mail-room, sorts and distributes mail. + Answers call bell politely, promptly, speaks clearly and utilizes a normal tone of voice and notifies staff of patient’s requests. + Performs all admission, transfer and discharge functions + Assigns beds collaborating with charge nurse/point person in accordance with Medical Staff rules & regulations, and Administrative guidelines. + Completes all clerical duties for discharges, transfers, admissions, and expirations. + Facilitates all patient expiration processes: expiration documentation, completion of fatal case report, notification of coroner, Sharing Network, clinical operation office, information desk, physician & family as appropriate. + Maintains patient boards and logs up-to-date. + Transcribes physician orders in a timely and accurate manner and places in designated area for RN to check and sign off orders. + Enters charges in MIS. + Performs computer downtime procedure including completion of required forms. + Maintains a safe work environment + Adheres to Standard Precautions and infection control policies. + Maintains an orderly and clean safe environment. + Follows fire and safety regulations reports environmental and safety hazards appropriately. Minimum Education: + High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum Experience: + Previous experience as a UA. + Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Qualifications: + Computer skills required. + Completion of training program. + Ability for attention to detail. + Good communication skills.