UNIT CLERK II: EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Position Supervises:N/AJob Summary:Provides clerical support for assigned unit including but not limited to maintaining patient records, written and computer transcription, answering unit phone calls, and excellent communication skills.Education⚬Minimum:High School Diploma or equivalent⚬Preferred:Medical Terminology trainingRegistration/Certification/Licensure:Act 33/73 clearancesExperience⚬Minimum:N/A⚬Preferred:Previous experience working as a unit secretary; experience working in an emergency setting.Other Requirements:Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle single dose medications to include prescription and non-prescription medications. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc.Status:Non-ExemptPhysical Requirements:The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.Non-Material HandlingStanding - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - OCCASIONALWalking - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - OCCASIONALSitting * - Body remains in a seated position - CONSTANTStooping - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONALBending - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONALTwisting * - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONALClimbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/ALadders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/AStairs - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONALKneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONALSquatting - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONALCrouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONALCrawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/AReaching Horizontal - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONALReaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONALGrasping * - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANTFinger Manipulation * - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANTSeeing * - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTHearing * - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTRepetitive Upper Extremity Use * - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/ARepetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/AMaterial HandlingPushing - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the personOCCASIONALUp to 20#Pulling - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the personOCCASIONALUp to 20#Lift - Floor to WaistOCCASIONALUp to 20#Lift - Waist to shoulderOCCASIONALUP TO 20#Lift - Shoulder to overheadOCCASIONALUP TO 20#Carrying - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)OCCASIONALUp to 20#Environmental FactorsWorking alone - N/AWorking in cramped quarters - N/AConstant interruptions - CONSTANTWorking with hands in water - OCCASIONALUse of power tools - N/AWorking on ladders/scaffolding - N/AExposure to vibration - OCCASIONALExposure to dust - OCCASIONALExposure to noise (constant) - OCCASIONALExposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - OCCASIONALExposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/AExposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONALExposure to solvents, grease, oils - OCCASIONALExposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - CONSTANTWorking with bloodborne pathogens - OCCASIONALCardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical DemandPhysical DemandMet LevelExamples of similar activity intensitySedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work. Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs). Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.As Relates To This Position:Sedentary to Light - CONSTANTMedium - OCCASIONALHeavy to Very Heavy - N/A