Health Unit Clerk | Emergency Department

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - South Dakota Board of Nursing
1+ years of Clerical Experience
1+ years of Medical Terminology Experience
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

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.