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State College, PA, United States (On-site)

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY Provide assistance in completing a variety of clerical, messenger and receptionist duties under the general supervision of the Unit Director/Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or Charge Nurse. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education:

• High school graduate.
  
  

Experience:

• Previous secretarial experience desirable.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills desirable.
• Proficiency in spelling and accurate attention to details.
• Exhibits communication and verbal skills.
• Maintains composure in dealing with a variety of personalities and a sometimes high pressure environment.
• Relates to staff, physicians, patients/family, visitors, outside agency personnel.
  
  

License/Certification/Registration: None SUPERVISION RECEIVED Receives general supervision from the Unit Manager/Director. SUPERVISION GIVEN None

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains patient medical records.
• Records all necessary information in the Automated Emergency Department log as well as be able to run monthly reports.
• Files Emergency Department records appropriately daily.
• Compiles ED charts for appropriate categories and sends to HIM daily.
• Pulls patient reports for physician review and then sends to HIM.
• Is proficient in computerized physician on call schedule.
• Communicates with patients, staff and physicians.
• Notifies admissions and ED cashiers regarding patient admissions.
• Answers and screens telephone calls. Receives and delivers messages to patients and unit personnel in a timely manner.
• Pages medical personnel as directed including emergency codes.
• Assists physicians in obtaining reports, charts and other information.
• Receives phoned x-ray/lab reports. Communicates information to the nurse in charge or physician.
• Maintains patient information system.
• Enters appropriate physician orders into the computer. Obtains RN verification.
• Maintains proficiency with electronic tracking system.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties.
• Restocks clerical supplies as necessary.
• Duplicates chart material as requested by unit personnel.
• Collects and distributes mail 7-3 and 3-11.
• Assists in orienting new employees.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly and well functioning environment.
• Runs errands as needed.
• Maintains patient information on ED record and requisitions during computer downtime.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

About Us

Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1998
• Job Category Nursing and Patient Care Services
• Posting Date 08/26/2025, 01:45 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Rotating
• Locations 155 WELLNESS WAY, State College, PA, 16803, US (On-site)
• FTE 0.1
• Is call required No
• Weekends required Yes
• Schedule 12hr Shifts
• Holidays Rotating Holidays
• Exempt or Non Exempt Non Exempt
• Assignment Category Casual

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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