Unit Clerk

Location: City of White Plains

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Burke Main Campus time type:
Part time posted on:
Posted 16 Days Agojob requisition :
JR227874
** City/State:
** White Plains, New York
** Department:
** Nursing Administration
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* Work Shift:

** Evening
* * Work Days:
** MON-FRI
** Scheduled

Hours:

** 4 PM-8 PM
** Scheduled Daily

Hours:

** 4 HOURS
** Hourly Rate/Range:**$24.51-$33.05
** Sign-On Bonus:
** n/aFor positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.
** Job Summary
** Performs clerical and receptionist duties incidental to work of a patient care unit. Works under supervision of the Nurse Manager, receives instruction from the Nurse Manager.

** Essential Functions
*** Responsible for duties relative to admission, discharge/transfer of patients.
* Prepares medical chart, bed, door tags, laboratory and x-ray slips; places form in folders.
* Prepares required forms for chart; files forms into medical chart.
* Documents in computer system patient's temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other signs; completes medication sheets (if the need arises).
* Reviews patient's charts and other related data for accuracy and completeness of information.
* Prints discharge notices. Assembles patient's charts and completes chart audit on discharge.
* Prints all documents as requested by unit.
* Notifies Food Service of changes in patient's menus, diet, and therapy schedule that conflicts with meals etc.; also communicates with Maintenance and Environmental Services, if necessary.
* Checks addressograph labels for accuracy.
* Checks and labels charge slips for transmittal.
* Checks and orders stock items and pharmacy stock items daily. Picks up and puts supplies away on unit.
* Uses appropriate delivery systems; notifies wheelchair shop of patient requirements for chairs.
* Order supplies, may pick them up from Central Supply and put them away on the unit.
* Maintain all lists i.e. diabetic, hairdresser etc. and fax to appropriate department.
* Complete daily census including admission, discharge and transfer. Also maintains midnight census sheet and gives to charge nurse and reports off at the end of the shift.
* Answers call bells and relays patient needs to the nurse/aide.
* Distributes Patient handbooks to patients.
* Completes Patient Dining Room list and ensures that patients are brought there for meals.
* Routinely makes environmental rounds on unit and patient rooms to ensure that area is clean, equipment is in working order (i.e. call bells, lights, etc.)
* Performs clerical functions.
* Maintains patient charts; responsible for filing all necessary documents into patient’s medical record.
* Schedules patients for special tests, i.e. x-ray, audiology.
* Notifies designated departments when patients are admitted, discharged, transferred.
* Responsible for obtaining program cards, accurate updating of patient program board and putting patient program cards on wheelchairs. This includes Saturday and Sunday admissions.
* Maintains nursing station in orderly condition.
* Keeps ample supply of narcotic forms on the unit.
* Responsible for all loose filing for patients that are currently in-house and for patients that were recently discharged. All filing is to be in the appropriate section of the chart prior to pick-up by HIMS.
* Acts as a receptionist at the unit's station.
* Receives and greets new patients as they arrive on unit.
* Greets and assists patients, visitors, and Hospital personnel.
* Is familiar with the unit's staff and those personnel on a unit at a given time.
* Interprets routine policies, e.g., visiting hours, discharge routines.
* Answers telephone promptly, identifying self.
* Delivers messages as requested.
* Provides information when qualified.
* Receives laboratory/x-ray reports and notifies charge nurse/doctor.
* Maintains orderly work area at unit's station, including bulletin boards, fax machines.
* Relays message to a specific individual or assists patients from elevator back to their room when called.
* Checks utility room at least once each morning and afternoon and sends equipment back to be…