Nursing Unit Clerk - Fox Emergency Department

Bassett Healthcare • Oneonta, NY

115d • $16 - $24

About The Position

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience, preferred.
• Attention to Detail.
• Clinical Skills.
• Computer Skills.
• Community Relations.
• Maintain Files.
• Maintain Confidentiality.
• Communication.
• Time Management.
• Organizing/Categorizing records.
• Reading/Writing/Comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the efficient operation of the patient care unit.
• Acts as the communication hub of the unit.
• Serves as the unit receptionist, interacting with medical and ancillary staff, patients and the public in a courteous manner.
• Establishes and maintains good communications with families/visitors and hospital staff.
• Reports vital information to all levels of the healthcare team as needed.
• Conveys needed information to patients and visitors.
• Maintains good communication with co-workers for proper team functioning.
• Communicates pertinent patient observations to members of the health care team.
• Provides essential administrative and service support to providers/health care team members.
• Establishes and maintains an organized, functional work environment.
• Answers telephone in a timely, courteous manner, and relays messages to appropriate personnel.
• Transcribes provider orders timely and accurately during downtime procedures.
• Maintains the patient's medical record according to unit and organizational standards.
• Updates patient clinical information systems in a timely manner.
• Schedules procedures, follow-up appointments, and communicates plans to the health care team.
• Performs and/or supports unit-based audits as directed by supervisor.
• Supports interdepartmental patient flow process.
• Assists in supporting Environment of Care (EOC) standards.
• Performs patient services initiatives as designated by health care team members.
• Supports work-flow processes for providers and health care team members.
• Monitors and records temperatures for specimen refrigerators daily.
• Responds appropriately to out of range refrigerator temperatures.
• Collaborates with Nurse Manager to support adherence to unit budget.
• Orders needed unit supplies and maintains adequate inventory.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.
• Communicates patients' needs to appropriate personnel.
• Answers patients' requests for assistance in a timely fashion.
• Reports patients' needs and relevant patient care data to the RN.
• Attends required computer training programs.
• Telemetry monitoring, if applicable.
• Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retirement benefits including an employer match.
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees