About this position
JOB ID: REQ_220603
Description
Job Title: Unit Clerk
Department: Observation (Float between West 2 and 3)
Location: Canton Potsdam Hospital
Hours Per Week: As needed
Schedule: Variable days, and weekend coverage, 12 hour shifts, 7 am to 7 pm as needed
SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Director/Manager or delegate, assists in planning, organizing, implementing evaluating the activities occurring on the nursing unit by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs various clerical duties related to the updating and organizing of information on the nursing units
Establishes & maintains the patient record on the unit
Answers the telephone in a professional manner and directs calls to appropriate individuals and/or takes messages
Stock units with office supplies; prepares requisitions to maintain established inventories
Faxes and photocopies information as needed. Obtains supplies as requested by the nursing staff
Records information, such as physicians' orders and instructions, dietary requirements, and medication information, on patient charts and medical records, as needed
Adheres to HIPAA guidelines by accessing PHI in accordance with departmental assignment
Welcomes visitors, answers inquiries, gives directions and refers inquiries to nursing and physician staff as needed
Provides support and necessary information to nurses, providers, offices, etc.
Arranges discharges/ transfers by notifying patient transport services
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations and adhering to Infection Prevention Policies
May transport patients in wheelchair to locations within facility
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Computer literacy
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
One (1) year experience of clerical work in the medical field
Medical terminology
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
PAY RANGE: $18.82 - $27.32
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.