Health Unit Clerk | Medical/Surgical
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
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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
