Office Assistant

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 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/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. Informs 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 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 and other computer software/databases
• 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

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.

Location

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