Unit Clerk

Arms Acres Inc•Town of Carmel, NY

8d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Arms Acres is looking for a new team member to join our 75 Seminary hill rd, Carmel, NY location as a Unit Clerk. There are two positions available, both with a 7a-730p shift, operating on a two-week rotating schedule. This role involves acting as a liaison between various departments and providers, providing clerical assistance, managing supplies, ensuring patient needs are met, reconciling important records, maintaining confidentiality, coordinating emergency services, and participating in facility drills and improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
Customer Service is key to the success of the person in this role.
Background checks, pre-employment & drug screenings required

Nice To Haves

Prior secretarial/medical ward clerk experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as liaison between medical, clinical, other internal departments as well as outside providers. These responsibilities, include but are not limited to, phone triage, scheduling appointments, completing required paperwork and notifying appropriate staff of arrangements.
Provides any clerical assistance as needed for the Primary Care staff.
Maintains an adequate supply of forms for assembling charts, new admissions, etc.
Must be sensitive and responsive to patient's requests, needs and rights.
Escorts patients to dining room/store, etc. as assigned.
Reconciles bed book, census, bed board, and daily charge book each shift, including bed assignments.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Coordinates Emergency Services as needed for patient transfers to a higher level of care.
Participates in fire and disaster drills according to appropriate facility procedures ensuring patient safety.
Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.