Unit Clerk

Job Description PT 22.5 hrs 3p-11p

Coordinates and expedites the flow of information through the unit; liaises between the unit and the hospital/external contacts; facilitates the flow of activities for patients and staff; maintains the clerical organization of the unit.

Job Responsibility

• Performs diversified clerical and receptionist duties which may include, but are not limited to:

• Answering telephone and taking messages.Reporting requests and alerting management of any questions or issues.

• Directing patients, physicians, visitors and staff to appropriate rooms, activities and other hospital areas, as needed.

• Coordinating arrangements for tests, via computer.

• Creating and maintaining patient charts during hospital stays.Preparing charts to accompany patient to off-unit activity.

• Transcribes physician orders into appropriate documentation.Communicating any order changes or discrepancies to management.

• Entering lab work/diagnostic testing requests, demographic and clinical information requests into computer system.

• Reviewing patient charts upon discharge for completion, according to hospital policy, and submitting to Medical Records.

• Notifying Admitting department of any changes in census resulting from newly assigned/transferred/discharged patients.

• Coordinating room assignments with Admitting department and maintaining/changing patient records to reflect reassignment, including notification of when patient's room is ready.

• Maintains chart areas, desks, files, etc in neat and orderly condition.

• Maintains department supply inventory.Performs related duties, as required.

• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

• Prior clerical experience, preferred.

• Typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.

• Knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to unit.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).