Unit Clerk- Cayuga Medical Center 4 South Telemetry- Full Time- Days

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Clerk supports nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams by performing clerical and unit-support duties. Responsibilities may include answering telephones, delivering messages, preparing charts, coordinating and organizing transfer paperwork, and assisting with patient-care coordination such as making appointments, calling providers, and assisting with prior authorizations. The clerk also notifies other departments as needed, orders departmental supplies, answers call bells, and coordinates bed assignments with charge nurses. This is a full-time, onsite position at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York. The schedule consists of three 12-hour day shifts, 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., with every third weekend and holidays as assigned. Travel is 0%. The stated pay range is $16.00–$24.00 per hour, plus benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification as required for the care area; this may include CPR/BLS.
Ability to physically operate equipment required for the job.
May require lifting up to 50 pounds and sitting or standing for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Prior patient-care experience preferred.
Prior customer-service experience preferred.
Clerical experience recommended.

Responsibilities

Support nursing and interdisciplinary teams with unit functions.
Answer telephones and deliver messages.
Prepare charts and coordinate and organize transfer paperwork.
Assist with patient-care coordination, including making appointments, calling providers, and assisting with prior authorizations.
Notify other departments as necessary, including maintenance, housekeeping, dietary, and security.
Perform clerical duties, including ordering supplies for the department.
Answer call bells.
Coordinate bed assignments with charge nurses.