Perioperative Unit Clerk

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Perioperative Unit Clerk on our Same Day Surgery team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Medical Terminology required.
At least one (1) year of additional studies or experience in business or secretarial fields with medical background experience required.
Computer proficiency and experience in procedural area preferred.
Current and ongoing BLS certification
Work is primarily sedentary with walking and standing
Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility.
No routine exposure to hazards.
Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks.
Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.
Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking.
Ability to lift 10 lbs.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility.
Ability to multi-task.
Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled.
Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.
May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.
Works primarily within easy reach of telephones, computer, intercommunication system and files.
The work area is essentially open with various activities taking place around the worker creating distraction.
May be exposed to unpleasant patient elements.

Nice To Haves

Computer proficiency and experience in procedural area preferred.

Responsibilities

Works under the direct supervision of the Nurse Director/Charge Nurse in performing clerical, receptionist, communication and patient care duties (when appropriate) as directed.
Provides cross campus coverage including SDS, PST, and Endoscopy units throughout the perioperative service line.
Maintains patient records as a medical-legal document according to Garnet Health Medical Center policy and procedures.
Assists in organizing and communicating inter and intra-departmentally to achieve optimum patient satisfaction.
Maintains an orderly, equipped and supplied Nursing Unit.
Provides “support” for the direct nursing care of the patient.