Unit Clerk - FlexStaff (Temp)
FlexStaff•Melville, NY
•$20 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
This is a temporary position for a Unit Clerk within the FlexStaff program. The role involves engaging patients telephonically to complete public benefits applications online, such as SNAP and Medicaid, and documenting this information in the EPIC platform. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with shifts from 8 am to 4 pm or 9 am to 5 pm.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required
- Ability to communicate effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Prior clerical experience, preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to unit
Responsibilities
- Performs diversified clerical and receptionist duties.
- Answers telephone and takes messages, reporting requests and alerting management of any questions or issues.
- Creates and maintains patient charts during hospital stays or office visits, preparing charts to accompany patients to off-unit activities.
- Transcribes physician orders into appropriate documentation, communicating any order changes or discrepancies to management.
- Enters lab work/diagnostic testing requests, demographic and clinical information requests into the computer system.
- Reviews patient charts upon discharge for completion, according to policy, and submits them to Medical Records.
- Notifies the Admitting department of any changes in census resulting from newly assigned/transferred/discharged patients.
- Coordinates room assignments with the Admitting department and maintains/changes patient records to reflect reassignment, including notification of when a patient's room is ready.
- Maintains chart areas, desks, files, etc., in neat and orderly condition.
- Maintains department supply inventory.
- Performs related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
