Preop - FT Unit Clerk 12D

Location BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital Title Preop - FT Unit Clerk 12D Overview Under the supervision of the Unit Leadership, the Unit Clerk/Receptionist performs clerical and receptionist functions for the unit. Duties include preparing and compiling records on the nursing unit, coordinating unit communication systems (e.g., phones, nurse call system, hospital information systems); relaying information; maintaining optimal public relations; assisting in maintaining supplies, equipment and overall unit environment and other duties as assigned by the Unit Leadership. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Responsibilities Coordinating the flow of information throughout the unit/department for all staff. Answering telephone and nurse call system and providing information or relaying messages to patients, visitors and medical staff. Directing visitors to patients’ rooms or visitor waiting areas. Distributing mail, newspapers, and flowers to patients. Compiling census of patients, maintaining records and distributing information in accordance with unit/department procedures. Coordinating with the charge nurse to insure smooth, efficient and timely patient flow into, through and out of the department. Performing clerical duties and processing equipment and staff requests relative to department needs. Recording name of patient, address, and name of attending Physician to prepare medical records on new patients. Keeping file of medical records on patients in unit. Monitoring and requisitions supplies designated by nursing staff, organizing and storing such in accordance with unit/department procedures. Gathering/inputting/retrieving information into various computerized systems. Transporting patients and guests to locations within facility, under direction or as needed. Stocking to facilitate patient care in unit assigned to. Taking admission paperwork to room, facilitating and completing Medicare/important message, and other assigned paperwork as directed by RN. Managing incoming tubes from tube station and delivering meds or other items to the RN. Working with transport to monitor elevator bays for beds/carts. Assisting in monitoring Environment of Care. Other duties as assigned such as passing water, getting towel, attending to patient and family needs. Maintaining unsupervised access to the unit medication room(s) for stocking and/or retrieving supplies. Holding and cuddling stable newborn infants under the direction and supervision of the RN (OB Mother Baby/Antepartum only). Patient Safety Assistant Duties (BMH ONLY) Function as a Patient Safety Assistant for suicide precautions. Safe patient handling required. Observation and reporting patient activities and behaviors. Providing appropriate response intervention to assure patient safety. Maintaining appropriate knowledge level to assist in patient turns and transfers to commode/bathroom. Using correct body positioning, proper body mechanics to avoid injury, and safe work practices. Using personal protective equipment when necessary. 80% Observation and prevention of unsafe patient behavior/activity. 10% Communicating with the responsible RN about patient status and pertinent input. 5% Accompanying patients for diagnostic tests occasionally. 5% Maintaining a clean and orderly environment. Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required for those hired on or after 6/1/2017. 1-3 months related experience and/or training preferred. Previous healthcare experience preferred. Working knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to input and retrieve data from the organization’s computerized systems. Organizational skills to maintain records and orderly filing systems and to manage multiple processes simultaneously. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team. Ability to successfully complete the organization’s competency requirements for English, writing, spelling and reading comprehension. Ability to successfully complete the hospital’s orientation, core orientation and unit specific orientation. Physical Demands Work which produces very high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., CRT work between 70 and 90 percent of the time, and work involving extremely close tolerances and considerable hand/eye coordination for sustained periods of time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required. Shift 12 Hour Day Shift Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Cost Center 5712 Preoperative Surgery (BMH) #J-18808-Ljbffr