Unit Clerk- ED - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise • Cortland, NY

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About The Position

The Unit Clerk supports nursing staff and the operation of the nursing unit under the supervision and/or direction of a Nurse, following established policies and procedures. The role coordinates communication, maintains patient records, processes orders, and provides clerical support to the healthcare team. The clerk must understand and adhere to GCMC’s Compliance Standards and stay current with applicable federal, state, and GCMC regulations, laws, and policies.

The position is full-time and works 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a rotation for every other weekend and holiday. The stated pay range is $17.34–$23.96 per hour.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a clerical or receptionist position.
• Adherence to GCMC compliance standards and applicable regulations, laws, and policies.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience or satisfactory completion of a medical secretary training program is preferred.
• CPR certification is recommended.
• For the ICU specialty unit, successful completion of an arrhythmia interpretation class within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a communication focus during emergencies and for STAT requests and orders.
• Answer phones and relay accurate messages and patient-location information to physicians, staff, inpatients, and others; provide direction as appropriate.
• Coordinate traffic for daily unit activities during the assigned shift and communicate courteously and calmly.
• Receive and distribute mail, deliver flowers or other items to patients, run errands as assigned, and order department supplies through the computerized system.
• Transcribe written and computerized physician orders accurately onto kardexes 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, functional order according to 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 upon patient discharge in a timely manner.
• For the ICU specialty unit, continuously observe cardiac monitors, interpret and document readings, and notify nursing staff of lethal irregularities; interpret at least every eight hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance, effective the first of the month following hire.
• PTO accrual beginning on the first day.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $7,500 annually, starting after 90 days.
• Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• 403B retirement plan with company matching.
• Free on-site parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed