Unit Clerk

Shift can start as early as 1pm and as late as 3pm. Shift can end as early as 9pm and as late as 11pm. Weekends and Holidays.

Job Description

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).