Health Unit Clerk

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

10d•$18 - $20•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, informed by knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan. Care is provided under the direction of a nurse and in accordance with accepted hospital standards, policies, unit-specific competencies, and the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act. The position is in the RCH Emergency Services department at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, and is scheduled for 20 hours per week. The employee must be able to work the schedules and hours assigned by the department.

Requirements

Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

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 all 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 admission, discharge, and transfer.
Use sound judgment when reporting data and providing patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.