"Office Assistant"

Job Details

• Job Title: Office Assistant
• Location: Augusta University
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Job ID: 293137

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care... Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics... The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions...

Location: Augusta University – Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912. Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904.

College/Department Information: Located conveniently in Augusta's downtown medical community, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home provides continuous professional nursing care to veterans... operated through an interagency agreement with Augusta University.

Job Summary

Prepares, processes, and maintains a variety of patients, unit and nursing home records to reflect admissions, treatments, transfers, discharges, patient census, and related data.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• RECORDS: Prepares, process, and maintains a variety of patients, unit and nursing home records...
• SUPPLIES AND MAIL: Orders Office Assistant supplies and personal items for patients. Receives and distributes mail, flowers, and personal items...
• PHYSICIAN PRESCRIPTIONS: Prepare requisitions/forms for diets, consultations, and laboratory tests as prescribed.
• CHARTING: Maintains patient charts, transcribes physician's orders, vital signs, weights, and other information to charts and computer...
• PHONE AND APPOINTMENTS: Answers patients call and relay to appropriate staff. Answer telephone and deliver messages...
• OTHER: Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office... Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing as it applies to the geriatric population. Knowledgeable of AU/GWVNH Policies and Procedures.

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to access and accurately report changes in patient's condition.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F
Pay Band: B1
Salary: Minimum $15.00/hour
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications... Recruitment Period: Until Filled.

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits... Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check... Georgia Long-term Care (GCHEXS) Background Check... etc.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today! Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants... If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.