Unit Clerk

Health Alliance of Hudson Valley • Kingston, NY

104d

About The Position

Provides coordination, clerical and administrative support to the health care team on patient care units. Maintains a customer focused approach establishing effective communication between the health care team and the patient, family/significant other.

Requirements

• Additional training or education in the health care/medical terminology field desirable.
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent education/experience required.
• Computer Skills required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to process and interface appropriate information between the health care team and the patient, family/significant other to ensure quality patient outcomes.
• Maintains the flow of telephone communication through appropriate information gathering and relay.
• Appropriately transcribes MD orders and pertinent patient information.
• Greets and directs all customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Appropriately schedules patients for all needed services.
• Maintains knowledge of general Hospital and unit specific forms, ensuring adequate supplies are available at all times.
• Maintains daily logs and/or renewals for patient updates, i.e. DNR, Fall risk, etc.
• Maintains all components of chart, i.e., thins, fills, inserts, labs, etc.
• Acts as preceptor for all orienting and new unit coordinator.
• Ensures that the documentation for admission, transfer and discharge processes are completed.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees