Receptionist Clerk - Cardiac Surgery ICU - FT

Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: May 17, 2025

Job Description:

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:**This position is located at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital**11 bed ICU specializes in the care of the CVI cardiothoracic surgery patients. They are the only unit for ECMO and are the alternate unit for medical Cardiology patients and alternate unit for 6MICU. This position is full time, workingvariable shifts from 7a-11p, every other weekendThe Receptionist Clerk serves as the front line to receive and greet patients and visitors for the Nursing Unit. The Receptionist Clerk answers calls made to the nursing department and answers questions or forwards to appropriate area if unable to answer inquiry. Receive mail and distribute to appropriate personnel for processing. Assists nursing staff with data entry as needed. Responsible for fax machines, receiving faxes and keeping supplied with paper. Additional duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prioritizes and performs clerical duties to maintain effective unit functioning. Retrieves unit mail from the mailroom and routes to appropriate individuals. Serves as a unit resource.
• Maintains and orders unit supplies and equipment. Processes equipment between patients as needed (cleans unit based equipment and gathers supplies needed to operate equipment). Operates and maintains general office equipment.
• Utilizes effective communication skills. Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals. Receives and screens in coming calls via telephone and patient call system. Routes calls to appropriate individuals and takes messages accurately.
• Exhibits competent knowledge of EMR and assists with chart audits.
• Manages admissions, transfers, and discharges. Coordinates patient flow into/out of area using department/unit specific software and Intranet. Schedules patient therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Provides support for department/unit staff scheduling, including lunch assignments.
• Monitors cleanliness of the waiting and break rooms, and performs safety/environmental rounds.What We Require:Education: High School graduateExperience: 1 year previous receptionist experience preferred.Licensure, certification, and/or registration: None RequiredOther Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills required. Must be organized and self -motivated. Must have knowledge of office procedure and equipment. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position. Must be able to meet essential job functions of position.About CarilionThis is Carilion Clinic ...An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.Requisition Number: 152170Employment Status: Full timeLocation: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial HospitalShift: Day/EveningShift Details: variable shift coverage 7a-11p, every other weekend.Recruiter: SARAH R BOSWELLRecruiter Email: srboswell@carilionclinic.orgFor more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.Please see job descriptionPI269868157

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