Unit Clerk - 2 Surgical - Full Time Days (61708)

Fairfield Medical Center•Lancaster, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

For more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients by creating exceptional experiences for employees. The organization fosters a culture where employees are committed to making a difference, serving patients and each other. The goal is to be the best and only place employees want to work. The Unit Clerk performs clerical and receptionist duties under the direction of a Staff RN. Key responsibilities include monitoring, maintaining patient charts, transcribing orders, and handling telephone communications.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills
Professional telephone etiquette

Nice To Haves

Previous clerical support or healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform clerical and receptionist duties
Watch monitors
Maintain patient charts
Transcribe orders
Answer telephones
Observe telemetry monitors and alert RN of changes
Maintain additional patient packets
Update patient charts, graph vital signs, heights and weights
Perform general receptionist duties: answer phone, screen calls, refer calls, take messages, greet and assist visitors
Transcribe physician orders and have knowledge of order entry system
Monitor patient destination and location of patient charts
Answer intercom promptly and communicate patient needs to appropriate nursing staff
Maintain department records and statistics
Orient and train new employees