Unit Clerk II - Full Time - 40 Hrs. Weekly/80 Hrs. Biweekly - Evening Shift (5 Eight Hour Shifts Per Week) - Every Other Weekend and Holiday (NICU/Newark)
About The Position
Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare! ChristianaCare, with Hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,299 beds between our hospitals and are committed to delivering the best patient care in the region. We are proud to that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition®. ChristianaCare is currently seeking a Full time Unit Clerk in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at our Newark Campus. Full Time Evening shift 80 hours bi-weekly with every other weekend and rotating holidays required. - Shifts will be 8 hours: Day Shift: 5 eight hour shifts per week from 3p-1130p Resume with cover letter is highly encouraged. Please attach resume to application for consideration. PRIMARY FUNCTION: A member of the health care team who coordinates and performs clerical duties to enhance the functioning of a patient care unit.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years clerical or related experience.
- Experience using a computer.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
- Knowledge of CCHS policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of clerical functions specific to unit.
- Knowledge and application of CCHS telephone, paging and nurse call bell systems.
- Knowledge of computerized information processing.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to operate hospital computer system and other equipment in an accurate and safe manner.
- Ability to maintain a pleasant attitude and answer numerous questions in a professional and polite manner.
- Ability to act independently within established guidelines.
- Ability to exercise judgment, tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to be flexible and empathetic.
- Ability to speak carefully and communicate effectively utilizing verbal skills.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, teach, twist, handle, stoop, climb as per unit-based Physical Demands Checklist.
- Frequent exposure to biological elements with occasional exposure to chemical and environmental elements as per unit-based Physical Demands Checklist.
Responsibilities
- Pleasantly and effectively communicates to visitors, patients, and the health care team.
- Coordinates and performs clerical functions for the unit.
- Maintains medical records according to CCHS guidelines.
- Operates computer utilizing required computer skills.
- Operates equipment in a safe and accurate manner
- Coordinates maintenance of unit supplies in a cost-effective manner.
- Answers patient call-lights promptly and pleasantly.
- Appropriately identifies patient in all communication, including handling of components of the medical record.
- Demonstrates effective written communication skills.
- Practices professional telephone etiquette.
- Completes mandatory education programs.
- Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Robust benefit package including full medical, dental and vision
- 403(b) with a company match
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition assistance for full time employees
- Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
- ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.
- To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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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
