Unit Clerk

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.

• 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

• 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.

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).