Job Description Summary
Greets patients, visitors and guests to the unit. Communicates information to the appropriate staff and department. Enters information into computer.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC004748 ORBG - 4 West/PedsPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-19Scheduled Weekly Hours
36Work Shift
Job Description
II. Minimum Qualifications
Must have the ability to read, write and speak the English language. High school diploma or GED required. One year office experience with customer contact preferred in a hospital or medical setting. Basic computer skills are helpful. Successful completion of medical terminology must be obtained within one year.
III. Work Environment
Works in a Nurse’s Station or light traffic area - mostly sedentary work.
IV. Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
V. Financial Responsibilities
Financial stewardship of supplies and resources.
VI. Essential Functions
1. Creates a positive image of the nursing unit by greeting patients and visitors and answering phones and call lights timely and pleasantly.
2. Communicates messages and information to appropriate staff and department.
3. Orders supplies.
4. Assists staff in serving the needs of families and patients where appropriate.
5. Aids the director in keeping the unit and materials well organized.
6. Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors.
7. Performs miscellaneous and other related duties as assigned.
VII. Physical Requirements
Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order
to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to stand up to twelve (12) hours, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, talk, hear and smell. Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 35 pounds. The Regional Medical Center has purchased patient transfer/lift devices to reduce the physical lifting of patients. Safe patient handling equipment is to be utilized for the transfer and lifting of patients greater than 35 pounds.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen moving up/down or left/right) and depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances).
VIII. Mental Requirements
Must possess to ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information one on one or in small group situations to families, patients, visitors or staff.
Ability to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide) using numbers.
All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area.
IX. Population Served
This position primarily interacts with all age groups and provides direct patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area. Staff members must be able to understand and respond to the expectations and needs of patients, family members and visitors from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Additional Job Description
II. Minimum Qualifications
Must have the ability to read, write and speak the English language. High school diploma or GED required. One year office experience with customer contact preferred in a hospital or medical setting. Basic computer skills are helpful. Successful completion of medical terminology must be obtained within one year.
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