Medical Receptionist, Acute Surgical Care Stepdown Unit - Full-Time, M-F 14:45 - 23:15

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Organization:

10N Acute Care Surgery 20

Job Summary:

Supports delivery of patient care by providing clerical and receptionist services to patients, families, visitors, staff, physicians, departments that support patient care, and all other customers of a Patient Care Unit with regular guidance. Facilitates efficient workflow, supports appropriate use of technology, and fosters effective communication.

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**All Candidates must attach an up-to-date resume to their application. **

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Department/Unit Summary:

Join the brand-new Acute Surgical Care Stepdown Unit coming to 10N, a 31-bed stepdown unit offering a unique opportunity to help build a new team from the ground up. Nurses will provide a stepdown level of care to adult patients either awaiting surgery or recovering post-operatively. The unit features a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere.

Patient Population Includes:

• Emergency General Surgery (EGS) Patients

• Pre- and Post-Operative Surgical Patients

• Trauma and Med-Surg Overflow

Why Vanderbilt?

VUMC Benefits start on Day One!
We care for our team members with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Tuition Assistance

• Career Growth Ladder Opportunities

Shifts Available:

• Full-Time , Monday through Friday, 2:45 pm - 11:15 pm

Preferred Qualifications:

• Flexible availability

• Professionalism and reliability

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• High emotional intelligence

Important Instructions For All Candidates:

• Current Vanderbilt employees must apply via the internal job board. To do so, log in to Workday and search for “internal jobs.” Your work information will not automatically populate, so be sure to enter this information manually and upload an up-to-date resume.

• All candidates should upload an updated resume in Word or PDF format, including start and end dates (month & year) for all relevant positions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Processes orders according to guidelines, follows computer downtime procedures.
• Enters and updates information in computer system to assure current information and retrieves data accurately.
• Maintains unit log according to guidelines, makes follow up appointments, and performs discharge related clerical tasks.
• Responds to patient call system and patient requests providing clear, current information to families, visitors and staff.
• Uses telephone, patient call system, beeper/paging system, fax/copy machine, scanning, unit specific monitoring devices, pneumatic tube system and to facilitate flow of communication, equipment and supplies.
• Orders, maintains and uses supplies in a cost effective manner.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Customer Service (Novice): A continuing focus on the needs and requirements of customers, anticipating their needs, remaining sensitive to customers while performing services for them, responsive to customer needs.
• Patient Documentation (Fundamental Awareness): The ability to receive and record patient information.
• Telephone Skills (Fundamental Awareness): Knowledge of the skills, procedures, attitudes, etiquette and competencies necessary