Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities

Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values

Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality

Participates in the evaluation of environmental and safety issues and intervenes appropriately

Assists with orientation of new employees as assigned

Requires minimal supervision to safely perform essential functions

Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving equipment that is necessary to perform essential functions

Maintains clean work area with appropriate forms and supplies

Responds to call lights and promptly relays information to the appropriate nursing personnel

Acknowledges the presence of staff, physicians and visitors at the nursing station

Runs errands to support the needs of the unit

Processes requests and orders during computer downtime

Checks unit census and updates condition codes

Utilizes computer terminal to access the Hospital Information Systems

Utilizes the Hospital Information System to enter requests for unit maintenance and repair

Schedule and coordinates diagnostic procedures and continued care/follow up appointments

Order supplies and unit inventory

Process patient charges

Check unit census and updates condition codes

Complete patient transfers and discharges

Replenishes chart stationary

Serves as receptionist

Answers the telephone in a prompt and courteous manner

Performs general clerical duties

Prepares unit admission packs

Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone

Notifies Charge Nurse when leaving unit

Maintains accurate and complete records by posting all forms and reports in correct order

Updates Kardex as needed and completes orders by forwarding forms utilizing the FAX machine

Performs chart reduction

Maintains a neat and properly ordered chart

Prepares chart for Medical Records upon discharge

Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements

Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job

Adheres to Infection Control and Safety Standards

Keeps unit material/flow sheets stocked

Keeps unit desk free of clutter at all times

Processes laboratory samples for analysis in a prompt and accurate manner

Participates on committees as assigned

Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned

Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements

Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards

Regular and prompt attendance

Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required

Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent Required

Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines HighAbility to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines High
Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability HighAbility to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability High
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment HighAbility to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment High
Actively demonstrates good oral and written communication skills with both internal and external customers HighActively demonstrates good oral and written communication skills with both internal and external customers High
Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers HighDemonstrated ability to work well with health care providers High
Excellent verbal and written communication skills ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others MediumExcellent verbal and written communication skills ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others Medium
Is proficient in ability to print and fax documents MediumIs proficient in ability to print and fax documents Medium
Knowledge and ability to learn and apply job functions, and minimal medical terminology knowledge MediumKnowledge and ability to learn and apply job functions, and minimal medical terminology knowledge Medium
Strong organizational and time management skills HighStrong organizational and time management skills High

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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Unit Clerk - 8th Floor - University Hospital