Unit Clerk

Unit Coordinator

Provide technical assistance to the nursing staff and performing a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of the unit.

• Receives and greets visitors, patients and staff. Responds to questions appropriately, referring items in question to authorized staff.
• Answers telephone promptly and in a courteous manner. Maintains positive communications with other departments. Makes telephone calls. a) Physician consults. b) Other departments for assistance (i.e. Information Systems). c) Inform physicians of admissions.
• Assists the staff by running errands, delivering specimens and paperwork, and checking mail.
• Keeps nurses informed of in coming reports, new orders and other messages.
• Demonstrate awareness of patients rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Transcribes physician and nursing orders in an accurate, neat and timely manner. Places appropriate orders onto the nursing Carded.
• Assembles, labels and organizes the medical record for patient admissions.
• Secures records from previous admission as needed.
• Accurately enters orders into EMR system.
• Faxes medication orders to pharmacy. Notes dangerous abbreviations and contacts physicians for nurses to get clarification. Notes time called in margin of physician order sheet.
• Prepares chart for discharge and assures chart is complete. Compiles all discharge paper work.
• Enters discharges into computer.
• Notifies administrative manager of unit activities such as, change in patients conditions.
• Accurately files test results in a timely manner.
• Copies documents as requested for unit personnel.
• Increases knowledge and use of hospital computer system as new programs are developed.
• Maintains and orders clerical supplies for the unit as directed by nurse manager.
• Reports broken equipment enters work orders into Epic and calls outside vendors regarding special equipment.
• Reports to and begins work promptly.
• Gives adequate notice of absenteeism or tardiness.
• Appearance is professional in accordance with the dress code.
• Asks appropriate questions within job description, if an unfamiliar circumstance
• Performs work of equal skills, effort, and responsibility as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Minimum one-year working of clerical experience required
• Knowledge & Skills: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Computer skills required. Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Compensation Range: $17.50- $26.00

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans