Health Unit Clerk | Emergency Department

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Monument Health is seeking a Health Unit Clerk to join the Emergency Department team in Rapid City, SD. This role assists nursing staff in providing efficient, effective, and safe patient care specific to the diagnosis and age of the patient served. The Health Unit Clerk utilizes communication and clerical skills, working under the direction of a nurse and in accordance with hospital standards, policies, unit-specific competencies, and the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits for qualifying positions.

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.
Accurately transcribes physician's orders.
Acts as a receptionist and participates in admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
Utilizes sound judgment in the reporting of data and in the provision of patient care.
All other duties as assigned.