Unit Clerk

Performs clerical duties as assigned to obtain efficient departmental performance. Performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse and Director/Nursing Unit Manager. Coordinate meetings, answer telephones. Maintain filing systems, logs, patient charts, and schedule appointments. Requirements 1.Education and Training • High school graduate or equivalent. • BLS may be required upon hire in certain departments. 2.Experience • Experience working in a medical environment is preferred. 3.Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications • Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks at once with minimal supervision. • Ability to pass typing test administered by HR (30+ w.p.m.) • Ability to pass medical terminology exam administered by HR. 4.Physical Requirements -Requires full range of body motion which may include handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination -Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time -Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range -May require exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc. 5.Population Specific Competency The incumbent will have the ability to effectively interact with populations of the patient (and his or her representative) with a sensitivity to the communication needs (other language, deaf or blind) and with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity. 6.Commitment to Service Excellence, Coworkers and our Non-negotiable Standards Committed to providing exceptional customer service to our patient and visitors. Committed to treating coworkers with respect and dignity and will follow our Non-negotiable Standards to ensure a consistent positive experience for all patients, employees and visitors. 7.Attendance and Punctuality Adheres to the hospital attendance policy and will make every effort to consistently be punctual when reporting to work and during daily activities.