Unit Clerk 12 Hr. Med Surg

Job #: 10602 Job Category: NursingJob Type: Full TimeShift Type: VariableFacility:Department: Med Surg UnitsPay Range: $18.63/hr. - $24.10/hr.Open Date: 05.01.26Close Date:Qualifications:High School GraduateMedical Terminology Job Details: Start Date:Open Until Filled.Qualifications:High School GraduateMedical TerminologyComputer skillsTelephone skillsAbility to prioritize multiple duties Duties &Responsibilities:Job SummaryThe Unit Clerk performs general duties and is in charge of maintaining the charts. The Unit Clerk assists in coordinating interdepartmental patient activities. The Unit Clerk works closely with the Charge Nurse to ensure physician's orders are noted.DutiesDemonstrates professional responsibility in role of Unit ClerkComplies with personnel policiesTakes action based on constructive performance evaluations and feedbackMaintains confidentiality when interacting with patient's families personnel and the publicCompletes all shift duties prior to end of shiftAttends 75% of scheduled staff meetingsArrives on time consistentlyOrients new employeesFloats between unitsAccurately performs clerical dutiesOrders tests and procedures accuratelyLaboratory requisitionsX-rayEKGEEGPhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech TherapyDietarySpecial proceduresArranges patient transfers and photocopies charts for transfersArranges appointments for patientsTranscribes all physicians orders on to Kardex and MAR accuratelyInitials all transcriptionsFiles all incoming chart information in proper sequenceScreens charts for completenessNotes missing signaturesTears down charts in proper sequenceDemonstrates telephone skillsKnowledge of all phone functionsPolitely answers all callsIdentifies Unit, name and titleDemonstrate how to place emergency callsCalls physicians when requestedInforms staffing office of all admissions, transfers and discharges as they occurReports incoming information to Charge NurseRelates unit policy regarding visitors to family and friendsAccurately gives report to on-coming unit clerkUnit DutiesMaintains neat and orderly desk work areaOrders and stocks unit supplies Other Info: Lifting requirements: Sedentary - frequently carries 10 pounds or less and occasionally carrying such items as binders, charts, etc. up to 25 pounds.Available Shifts: