Unit Clerk-Surgical Services-Main Operating Room (.5FTE, Weekends Only)

Penn Medicine • Lancaster, PA

130d

About The Position

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? POSITION SUMMARY: Assumes responsibility for the organization of the nurse's station and monitors all related activity. Performs multiple clerical duties necessary for maintaining complete and correct kardex, clinical charts, records, charges and reports. Performs a variety of receptionist duties within assigned areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• One (1) year of computer experience.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of secretarial experience.
• One (1) year of experience with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes all orders from the patient charts onto the chart and medication sheets.
• Completes all paperwork and telephone notifications related to those procedures.
• Notifies the RN of all STAT/Now orders.
• Organizes and maintains patient records by filing reports on the appropriate charts.
• Calls for old records on all admissions, thins charts, copies reports, assembles charts and ensures completeness.
• Coordinates communication with physicians, staff, patients and families through use of telephone and intercom systems.
• Completes documentation related to unit activity such as current census, patient admissions, discharges, transfers, surgeries, Nursing Station Activity Sheet and diet sheets under the direction of the Head Nurse.
• Runs errands as requested by nurses on duty.
• Ensures adequate inventory of supplies and materials by assessing available space and ordering daily and weekly supplies according to the standard.
• Enters data on the computer.
• Participates in the orientation and acts as a preceptor for other Unit Clerks under the direction of the Unit Clerk instructor, Head Nurse or Charge Nurse.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program.
• Prepaid tuition assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED