Health Unit Clerk

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

3d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the nursing staff in providing efficient, effective and safe patient care specific to diagnosis and age of patient served, utilizing communication, and clerical skills. This is based on the knowledge of growth and development over the life span. The care is provided under the direction of the nurse in accordance with accepted hospital standards, policies, unit specific competencies and the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: Supportive work culture Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account Instant pay is available for qualifying positions Paid Time Off Accrual Bank Opportunities for growth and advancement Tuition assistance/reimbursement Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions Flexible scheduling

Requirements

Medium work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and or up to 50 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects.
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Nice To Haves

Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
Certification - Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - South Dakota Board of Nursing
Experience - 1+ years of Clerical Experience
Experience - 1+ years of Medical Terminology Experience

Responsibilities

Completes all assigned clerical activities.
Contributes to patient care in accordance with unit guidelines.
Contributes to the permanent document of patient data.
Recognizes an emergency situation and initiates appropriate responses.
Able to prioritize physician's orders and initiate appropriate action in a timely manner as evidenced by observation and feedback.
Accurately transcribes physician's orders as evidenced by chart review/audit.
Acts as a receptionist and participates in admission, discharge, and transfer of patients as evidenced by observation and feedback.
Utilizes sound judgment in the reporting of data and in the provision of patient care.
All other duties as assigned.