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Emergency Department Services Assistant

Primary Location San Diego, California Worker Location Onsite Facility San Diego Medical Center Job Number 1229800 Date posted 04/25/2024
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Description:
Job Summary:

Responsible for registration, discharge and order entry on the KPDS mainframe. Assists the nursing and physician staff in managing the patient care flow. Acts as a liaison for patient and family.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Observes Environmental Safety Standards. Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service. Demonstrates competencies in use of KPDS/OPAS mainframe. Demonstrates competence in registration protocols. Provides nurse/physician and clerical support. Provides bedside flow. Provides discharge services. Provides telephone triage. Communicates verbally in a clear and concise manner. Demonstrates professional maturity in all interactions with patients and staff. Able to organize, plan, and set priorities and complete work with minimal assistance and within designated work hours. Works as a key member of the ED team, under the direction of the nursing and physician staff. Follows established service standards as set forth in LMP ABCs. That is, Take Initiative, Take Responsibility, Take Care and Take Pride. Demonstrate compliance in all above 4 areas. Examples: make a positive first impression, protect patient privacy and confidentiality, assume ownership, resolve conflict, show respect, maintain you environment and support your team. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.


Basic Qualifications:


Experience


·       Two (2) years’ experience in a medical setting CPR Certification Skill in handling a multi-line phone.


·       Superb customer service.


·       General computer knowledge and data entry competence.


·       One year experience in hospital or outpatient medical setting.


Education


·       High school diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED) required.


License, Certification, Registration


·       Basic Life Support


 


Notes:


·       On-call 8-hour shifts; evenings 2:00 pm - 2:30 am.


·       Varied evening shifts and varied days.

Primary Location: California,San Diego,San Diego Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Evening Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 02:00 PM Working Hours End: 02:00 AM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B09|OPEIU|Local 30 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: San Diego Medical Center - Emergency-Day - 0806 Pay Range: $25.04 - $29.26 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest