Unit Clerk - Emergency Department - Full Time Evening + Weekends & Holidays
About The Position
Define the patient care experience Unit Clerk – Full Time Evening Make a lasting impression on patients at NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens as a Unit Clerk with our Emergency department. Assist patients with questions and concerns. Keep families informed. Light up the room with your presence while making the promise of putting patients first a reality. Join a supportive team, and help us deliver superior customer service to our diverse local community. As a member of our administrative support team, you'll discover what sets us apart - passion for the individuals and families in our care. Explore this opportunity. Provide compassionate patient focus and superior customer service - keeping our fast-paced environments running smoothly. Coordinate patient requests and perform general clerical duties at the unit nursing station to assure the timely, efficient and accurate flow of patient information. Welcome and direct visitors and hospital colleagues to appropriate areas. Page nurses and answer phones on your unit. Sign for important medical deliveries. Cultivate a courteous and respectful demeanor while multitasking between people and responsibilities. This is a Full Time Evening (37.5/wk; 3PM - 11PM) position. Every weekend is required for the first 2 years of employment.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or Equivalency
- 1 year of previous clerical and computer keyboard experience
- Knowledge of computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and courteously with staff, patients, and visitors
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a hospital setting
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with questions and concerns.
- Keep families informed.
- Coordinate patient requests
- Perform general clerical duties at the unit nursing station to assure the timely, efficient and accurate flow of patient information.
- Welcome and direct visitors and hospital colleagues to appropriate areas.
- Page nurses and answer phones on your unit.
- Sign for important medical deliveries.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
