Health Unit Clerk – Acute Care Oncology

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family. Akron General’s 5400 Oncology Unit provides care to cancer patients, trains caregivers to give therapy, and provides hands-on learning to achieve chemotherapy competency. As a Health Unit Clerk in the NICU, you will provide a high level of customer service to patients, families, visitors and employees to promote and support the highest level of patient experience A caregiver in this position works evenings from 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. including every other weekend rotation and 3 holidays per year requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
One year of experience in a customer service-related role
Prior job experience with typing or computer training or equivalent coursework
Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Requires frequent data entry, standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Requires normal or corrected speech, hearing and vision.
Requires some exposure to communicable disease or body fluids.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office experience

Responsibilities

Perform administrative and clerical duties.
Conduct an in-person greeting and welcome newly admitted and transferred patients to the unit.
Communicate with and facilitate communication between patients, families, other departments and healthcare team members regarding patient care.
Assist with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Provide concierge service to assist patients and families with wayfinding and directing them to available resources.
Assemble and maintain patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
Troubleshoot equipment.
Respond to patient call lights.
Keep nursing stations clean and organized.
Complete mandatory education and training.