Health Unit Clerk, Obstetrics

Baystate Health•Greenfield, MA

29d•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Franklin Medical Center is looking for a Health Unit Clerk (HUC) to join our Obstetrics team in Greenfield, MA ! Resume Required with Application Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) is an 89-bed community hospital in Greenfield, MA. Rooted in a rich tradition of service and accountability to the people of Franklin County, North Quabbin, and surrounding communities. BFMC services include emergency, surgery, cancer, heart and vascular, obstetrics, and more. More than 200 physicians on active and courtesy staff More than 24,000 Emergency Department visits annually More than 400 babies delivered each year in The Birthplace – a progressive, midwife-driven service. Training site for the Family Medicine residency, and for residents in emergency medicine, surgery, and obstetrics programs based at Baystate Medical Center Franklin Medical Center joined Baystate Health in 1986 Rooted in a rich tradition of 125 years of service and accountability, our highly skilled team is committed to advancing care with our state-of-the art facilities and technology. Baystate Franklin houses a $26 million surgical center and the talented surgical teams of the Baystate Health network. Our spacious pre-surgery, recovery, and family waiting areas offer privacy and comfort with natural light, healing gardens, and other amenities. Our multidisciplinary approach gives you access to specialists from across the Baystate Health system, offering comprehensive and collaborative medical treatments close to home. Summary: Reports to the Unit Manager but daily activities are coordinated by the Unit Staff Nurse. Works with patient and family-focused care teams to ensure all business functions related to processing patient information. Manages documentation, transcribes orders and organizes patient medical record and chart. Obtains patient test results and other information for records. Facilitates communication among staff, relaying messages/information and running errands. Acts as receptionist for visitors to unit. Orients patients and families to the unit, answering routine questions. This description covers the essential functions of the position. Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Requirements

None
Knowledge of medical terminology
Secretarial skills and computer knowledge required.
Completes mandatory unit, Patient Care Division and hospital wide in-services and requirements.
Consistently positive performance appraisals in key areas of function and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to handle difficult and stressful situations.
GED or HiSET (Required)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a medical secretary, unit clerk, or other applicable experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Functions as a receptionist for the unit and facilitates the collection/dissemination of information.
Initiates, maintains and completes hospital records and logs. Maintains chart in proper sequence and labels pages with patient’s ID sticker. Prepares medical record prior to patient transfer/discharge, faxes and/or copies medical records as needed.
Maintains accurate and timely communications within unit. Answers patient call bell and relays messages promptly and consistently to team members.
Sorts, distributes and files department incoming mail and incoming computer-generated information.
Inventories, maintains and charges supplies/procedures. Initiates requisitions as requested accurately and in a timely fashion.
Verbalizes knowledge and location of emergency equipment as observed by manager. Mobilizes Code team/C-section team when needed through immediate telephone/paging contact as evidenced by observation and feedback.
Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with members of the health care team.
Performs other unit activities that support patient care and unit functioning.
Attends unit clerk meetings and unit staff meetings monthly. Precepts new unit clerk staff during orientation periods.

Benefits

Excellent Compensation
High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
Continuing education support and reimbursement
First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
Farm Share Memberships
403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service.
Free money coach advice from a certified professional
Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health.
Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
Life insurance
Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health.
Onsite parking