Unit Clerk - FlexStaff (Temp)

Schedule: Monday-Friday & every other weekend, 3:00pm-11:30pmPurpose: Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse performs specific clerical function and non-professional services necessary to maintain efficient and effective operations of the nursing unit ordepartment, consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the nursing departmentand hospital administration.Essential Responsibilities* Coordinates all activities involved in the preparation and maintenance of patient records toensure accuracy and completeness, including assembling all admission records, patient records,and printing labels and I.D bands.* Ensures that electronic medical records ("EMR") are processed and maintained in an accurateand complete manner, enters and updates patient information.* Prepares patient records for discharge and/or transfer including, copying paperwork, chartbreakdown, and contacting appropriate departments including discharge concierge.* Ensures accurate, timely and professional communication when speaking on the phone, takingmessages from members of the department, speaking to patients and physicians, and makingpost-discharge follow-up appointments.* Facilitates efficient patient flow by means of electronic capacity management, bed managementsystem and ensures clinical attributes in capacity management are current and accurate.* Organizes and prioritizes workload to complete responsibilities within assigned shift, updatesprimary nursing board (patient assignment board) daily and as changes occur, initiates and/orupdates census sheet, and maintains work area and nurses' station in a neat and orderlymanner.* Floats to other units to provide assistance as needed, and/or accept additional assignments asrequested to support the department's efficiency as observed by nursing leadership.* Remains current in clerical practices, programs and procedures utilized by the department, andattends mandatory in-services as evidenced by completed education record on the nursing unit.* Under the instruction and guidance from leadership, assist with chart audits, maintaininginformational bulletin boards, ordering and maintaining unit supplies in a cost-effective manner,and other non-clinical activities.Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.Performs other duties as required.Education and Experience Requirements:* High School diploma, or equivalent experience.Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:* Basic understanding of office equipment and general knowledge of simple medical proceduresor terminology.Environmental Factors - Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Potential environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:Chemicals/Commercial ProductsExperiencing challenging conditions where a professional attitude will be requiredFumes or Airborne ParticlesInteracting with a Diverse populationNoise Level - Varies from Quiet to Very LoudRepetitive MotionRisk of Electrical ShockAdditional Salary DetailThe 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).