Louis A Weiss Memorial Medical Center, LLC

Weiss Memorial Hospital has been serving Chicago’s North Side and surrounding communities providing excellent health care services for over 60 years. We are a 236-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility providing a full range of health care services to meet the needs of our diverse community. We have grown to better serve our community to include more than 450 doctors representing 42 medical specialties and more than 800 employees, all committed to providing you with personalized care. We are looking for exceptional people who share our mission and values to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY

Performs clerical and office support for the Cardiology department.  Responsible for professional performance and decision making in accordance with the clinical, fiscal, and organizational objectives of the department and hospital.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma
• One-year clerical experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Proficiency in word processing, data entry, multiple line phone systems, photocopier, and facsimile machine skills
• Good communication skills
• Must maintain confidentiality of patient information

JOB DUTIES

• Demonstrates the Louis A Weiss Customer Service Values, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers.       
• File Maintenance:  Maintains patient radiographic film files and file system, ensuring films, reports and related data are correct, accurate and up to date.       
• Clerical Duties:  Prepares films to be interpreted, pulls previous and assembles record according to department guidelines.  Releases records with proper authorization, assists and responds to information requests, copies, etc.   Schedules examinations in correct sequence.  Processes requisitions, verifying information.  Collates and insures delivery of department related paperwork, IE hand delivery, fax, mail.  Accurately completes computer and paperwork functions.  Receives and relays information, screens, and routes telephone calls.     
• Patient Care:  Schedules and received patients, provided explanations of schedules, preparations and/or procedures according to department guidelines.     
• Support:  Maintains appropriate work environment, ensures adequate supplies and proper equipment function for work area.  Evaluates equipment and supplies.     
• Safety:  Ensures the safety of visitors, co-workers, and property, including the safekeeping and maintenance of confidential information.   Participates in related annual reviews.     
• Communication:  Utilizes good communication skills in daily interactions with physicians/unit/hospital personnel.  Fosters an atmosphere, which stimulates staff to demonstrate Pride Values and quality service. 
• Actively participates in QA, QC procedures including maintaining logs and communication results.       

Weiss Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.