Titus Regional Medical Center

Job: Unit Clerk. Under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager or Registered Nurse, the Unit Clerk performs the duties of receptionist and maintains all time-sensitive clerical/secretarial activities of the nursing unit, answering patient lights, and admission and discharge procedures.. The Unit Clerk performs unit needs under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, and functions as the focal communication source in the nursing station to include activation of Stroke, STEMI, and Trauma teams, using good public relations skills.. Will act as safety sitter as needed.. Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Job: Unit Clerk Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt Job Category: 5 Administrative Support Workers Position Summary Under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager or Registered Nurse, the Unit Clerk performs the duties of receptionist and maintains all time-sensitive clerical/secretarial activities of the nursing unit, answering patient lights, and admission and discharge procedures. The Unit Clerk performs unit needs under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, and functions as the focal communication source in the nursing station to include activation of Stroke, STEMI, and Trauma teams, using good public relations skills. Essential Functions <ul><li>Answers call lights in courteous and timely manner and gets message to appropriate person.</li><li>Answers telephone in courteous and timely manner and directs call appropriately.</li><li>Initiates, assembles and maintains charts as needed for new admits.</li><li>Scans test results into the EMR when necessary.</li><li>Advises nursing staff and physicians of incomplete documentation.</li><li>Makes copies of documentation, in a timely manner, as needed.</li><li>Correctly updates census board regularly during shift.</li><li>Maintains organization in nurse’s station for use by all staff members.</li><li>Orders supplies for unit when necessary.</li><li>Reports off to oncoming staff at shift change.</li><li>Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.</li><li>Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li><li>Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.</li><li>Will act as safety sitter as needed.</li><li>Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). </li></ul>Work Experience <ul><li>One year of clerical and medical terminology experience preferred.</li><li>Clerical and medical terminology experience preferred.</li><li>Basic computer experience preferred.</li><li>Legible handwriting and ability to spell, ability to read and write English preferred.</li><li>Utilize effective oral and written communication skills preferred.</li><li>Performance of simple math calculations preferred. </li></ul>Education <ul><li>High School diploma or equivalent preferred.</li><li>Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred.</li><li>BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date required. </li></ul>Physical Demands and Work Environment Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time 1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66 11-20 0-66 11-20 0-66 21-50 0-66 21-50 0-66 51-75 0-66 51-75 0-66 76-100 0-66 76-100 0-66 Movement % Time Bend/Stoop/Twist 34-66 Crouch/Squat 34-66 Kneel/Crawl 0-33 Reach above Shoulder 0-33 Reach below Shoulder 34-66 Repetitive Arm 0-33 Repetitive Hand 0-33 Grasping 0-33 Squeezing 0-33 Climb Stairs 0-33 Walking Uneven 0-33 Walking Even 34-66 Environment % Time Indoors 67-100 Outdoors 0-33 Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33 Equipment % Time Motor Vehicles None Foot Pedals None Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33 Work near % Time Machinery 0-33 Electricity 0-33 Sharps 0-33 Chemicals 0-33 Fumes 0-33 Heights None Vision Depth Perception Required < 20" Required Color Not Required Peripheral Required Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR Sit 1 3 Stand 4 4.5 Walk 4 4.5

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