Unit Clerk, Nursing Float Personnel, Per Diem, Evenings

MarinHealth Medical Center•Bon Air, CA

21d•$34 - $46

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to provide general administrative and clerical and medical equipment support to a nursing department and/or unit. This care team member performs detailed and responsible clerical and equipment-based duties in a fast-paced environment. Typical responsibilities include chart management, data collection and entry, forms management, timecard management, medical equipment manangement, staff scheduling, staffing arrangements, clinical order and result processing, and inter/intra-departmental communications.

Requirements

PATIENT PRIVACY (HIPAA Compliance): Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.
High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
The equivalent of two years full-time experience performing medical-clerical duties that included patient chart management, inpatient admission procedures, data collection and entry, staffing arrangements, clinical order and result processing, and interdepartmental communication/coordination.
Accurate typing at 35 WPM
Proficiency in computer operation/windows applications
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to handle, maintain a filing system accurately
Ability to handle a large volume of detailed work in a timely manner
Ability to establish priorities and maintain a calm demeanor while working in an atmosphere of conflicting demands
Ability to communicate clearly, work tactfully and effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers and other hospital staff
Ability to work effectively as a team member and contribute positively towards the goals of the team and the organization
Ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instructions.
Basic Life Support Required at hire
Integrative Agitation Management (IAM) Required within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

Processes orders, results and performs other data entry/processing via unit-based computer and manual systems
Maintains departmental manuals and logs, records, filing systems, forms, departmental and selected ancillary charges/credits and reconciliation procedures
Collects and compiles unit statistical and UR data
Performs chart management functions including compilation and organization. Copies chart for transfers; ensures a completed/signed and ordered record prior to sending to Medical Records.
Manages staffing procedures including call off lists, float lists, time off requests, and time and pay records, collaborating with staffing office on work schedules
Processes inpatient admissions including computer entry, obtaining authorized signatures, patient scheduling, bed assignment and census/accommodation verification
Provides timely, verbal and written communications within team
Trouble shoots, monitors and provides simple maintenance for printers, fax and duplicating machines
Assists visitors, hospital staff and other individuals by answering questions and providing information. Effectively screens and handles telephone calls
Other related duties as assigned