Operations Associate
CurrentTracks, prioritizes and assigns beds. Checks BMD enters new data, and advises Charge Nurse of changes.Proficiently and accurately utilizes computer applications in daily work.Provides report/handoff to next shift including pending discharges, admissions in process, empty beds, beds being cleaned, and closed beds with the reason. Answers telephones and relays messages promptly with consistent accuracy to team members. Functions as a greeter for the arrival of new patients/families to the unit/department. Assists other departments with information and or answers to questions as requested. Maintains patient chart in proper sequence and labels pages with patients name. Prepares record prior to transfer and discharge. Explains and obtains signatures for Medicare forms. Organizes chart for Medical Records, faxes or copies records as needed.Post/file MD schedules for clinical team inquiry. In coordination with charge nurse, prepare staffing assignment for the next shift. Place calls to replace unplanned staffing vacancies.Inventories, maintains and charges supplies. Initiates requisitions and requests accurately and in a timely fashion.Is knowledgeable of and initiates emergency procedures as needed/directed within unit/department.
