Unit Clerk Nampa Main Operating Room (Days)
About The Position
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Nampa is hiring a Unit Clerk to support the Main Operating Room (OR). This fast-paced department thrives on team work and a passion to provide excellent care to patients. Our ideal candidate has a self-driven attitude, desire to learn, and is a dedicated team player who truly enjoys their calling to care for others in a compassionate environment. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Basic Medical Terminology and Anatomy.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital or medical office experience preferred.
- Advanced classes in Medical Terminology and Anatomy preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage incoming/outgoing phone calls with patients and providers and makes adjustments to surgery schedule accordingly.
- Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
- Understands department charges.
- Performs charge capture and reconciliation processes, as directed.
- Demonstrates ability to look up information in Powerchart.
- Attends charge capture education offerings and completes written education as directed to ensure competencies.
- Serves as a liaison between patients, families, and professional staff.
- Receives data and ensures that appropriate processing occurs.
- Assembles and dissembles patients' charts upon admission and discharge.
- Prepares patient charts for transfers to other units.
- Removes non controlled medications from deliver points (such as tube stations) and hands directly to RN or places in secure location.
Benefits
- Market-competitive pay
- Generous PTO
- Multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one
- Retirement planning and matching
- College savings plans for your family
- Multiple life insurance plans
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Educational opportunities
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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
501-1,000 employees
