"Office Assistant"

Office Assistant

Job ID: 294237

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

College/Department Information

Located conveniently in Augusta's downtown medical community, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home provides continuous professional nursing care to veterans of Georgia who have served in the armed forces during war times. The home is owned and funded by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service and operated through an interagency agreement with Augusta University. Through this association, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is considered a leader in the area of geriatric educational training for Augusta University.

Job Summary

Organizes all forms needed on the nursing units. Relays messages and patient requests to appropriate personnel. Provide customer service and maintain professionalism when interacting with others. Utilizes computers, calculators, printers, fax machines and label makers. Schedule appointments for patients as needed.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

RECORDS:

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

SUPPLIES AND MAIL:

Orders office assistant supplies and personal items for patients. Receives and distributes mail, flowers, and personal items delivered to the unit for patients

PHYSICIAN PRESCRIPTIONS:

Prepare requisitions and 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 computers. Inform nurses of changes in physician orders and follow up on noted charted orders.

PHONE AND APPOINTMENTS:

Answers patients call and relay to appropriate staff. Answer telephone and deliver messages

Arrange appointments with clinics for patients and request transportation for appointments if needed

OTHER:

Perform 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 and other computer software and databases
• Knowledgeable of AU/GWVNH Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing as it applies to the geriatric population

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Access and accurately report changes in patient's condition

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. In conjunction with an offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete Augusta University's Criminal Background Check process. In addition, candidates selected for any position within Georgia War Veteran's Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term Care (GCHEXS) Background Check process. For specific positions, selected candidate(s) may also be required to successfully complete supplementary pre-employment onboarding requirements such as: a physical, drug screening and/or credit check.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=294237&PostingSeq=1