Unit Clerk - Acute Care - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise•Cortland, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision and/or direction of a nurse, the Unit Clerk performs duties that assist nursing staff and support the operation of the nursing unit in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role requires adherence to GCMC’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Policy, and applicable federal, state, and GCMC regulations, laws, and policies as they change. The Unit Clerk serves as a communication focus at the nurses’ station, supports unit operations, transcribes physician orders, maintains patient charts and medical records, and performs other clerical duties. In the ICU, the role also includes observing cardiac monitors, interpreting and documenting rhythms, and notifying nursing staff of lethal irregularities.

Requirements

Previous experience in a clerical or receptionist position.
For the ICU specialty unit, successful completion of an arrhythmia interpretation class within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience or satisfactory completion of a medical secretary training program is preferred.
CPR certification is recommended.

Responsibilities

Coordinate communication during emergencies and STAT requests or orders.
Answer phones and relay accurate messages and patient-care information to physicians, staff, inpatients, patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
Coordinate daily unit traffic and activities during the assigned shift.
Receive and distribute mail, deliver flowers or other items to patients, and run errands as assigned.
Order department clerical and other supplies through the computerized system.
Accurately transcribe written and computerized physician orders onto the kardex and other applicable forms.
Report order issues or discrepancies to the charge nurse and communicate urgent or STAT needs immediately.
Use downtime procedures accurately.
Initiate and assemble charts for patients on the assigned unit and maintain them in an organized manner consistent with HIM chart-order policy.
File diagnostic and laboratory reports in the correct patient record.
Protect patient health information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Monitor chart location and prepare charts for HIM after discharge in a timely manner.
In the ICU, continuously observe patient cardiac monitors, interpret and document rhythms at least every eight hours, and notify nursing staff of lethal irregularities.