Behavioral Health Assistant - Geriatric Psychiatry

DetailsDepartment : Geriatric PsychiatrySchedule : Full-Time - 12-hour day shift with rotating weekends and holidaysHospital : Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health HospitalLocation : Hoffman Estates, ILBenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example : Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.

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ResponsibilitiesPerform administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area.Greet patients and visitors, answer / screen / route telephone calls, file, distribute mail and perform other general clerical duties.

Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol.

Schedule patients for individual appointment and in a timely manner.Provide assistance with programs / software for Physicians / Clinicians through the order entry process, transfer and discharge.

Assemble and maintain patient charts.Coordinate meetings / schedule meetings / rooms with the appropriate person, sends notices as requested.

Maintain meeting minutes.Enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules in computer systems.RequirementsLicensure / Certification / Registration : BLS Provider preferred.

American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.Education : High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Note : Required professional licensure / certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.Additional PreferencesShift : 3x12-hour day shifts - 7 : 00am - 7 : 00pm with rotating weekends and holidaysAdministrative and / or hospital experience strongly preferredWhy Join Our TeamAscension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.

As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love.

Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community.

Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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