Health Unit Clerk

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Unit Clerk assists nursing staff in providing efficient, effective, and safe patient care appropriate to each patient’s diagnosis and age. The role uses communication and clerical skills, with care provided under the direction of a nurse and in accordance with hospital standards, policies, unit-specific competencies, and the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act. The position is in Emergency Services at Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, and is scheduled for 20 hours per week. The starting pay range is $17.67–$20.31, determined by the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits for qualifying positions.

Requirements

Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Physical capacity for medium work: exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent in General Studies.
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
At least 1 year of clerical experience.
At least 1 year of medical terminology experience.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned clerical activities.
Contribute to patient care in accordance with unit guidelines.
Contribute to the permanent documentation of patient data.
Recognize emergency situations and initiate appropriate responses.
Prioritize physicians’ orders and initiate appropriate action in a timely manner.
Accurately transcribe physicians’ orders.
Act as a receptionist and participate in patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Use sound judgment when reporting data and providing patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.