Unit Clerk

Surgery Partners, Inc•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Clerk provides front-line administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient patient admissions, transfers and discharges. This role is vital in maintaining the daily activities of the Inpatient Unit while upholding hospital policies and confidentiality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 60 days of hire.
Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Professional customer service skills and compassionate demeanor required.
Previous experience with Windows based computer software

Nice To Haves

Prior clerical or administrative experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs receptionist and clerical duties to assist the health care team in providing quality patient care.
Utilizes the computer extensively.
Greet, assists, and/or redirects visitors, patients, physicians, employees, and the public in a courteous and professional manner.
Respond promptly to all individuals seeking information.
Answer and direct phone calls to appropriate departments or staff.
Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, faxes and emails related to patient care.
Responsible for initiating, updating, and maintaining patient information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and physical chart.
Coordinates activities to maintain an organized and efficient department.
Maintains daily inventory of designated office and patient supplies.
Posts daily patient charges to the hospital system with accuracy and efficiency.
Comply with HIPAA privacy laws.
Presents self in a professional manner, including appearance, tone of voice, eye contact and body language that models KSSH vision/mission/values.
Models a commitment to the organizations vision/mission/values by assisting in keeping and being a positive attitude within the Inpatient Unit and between departments.
Remains knowledgeable of and follows the policies of the Hospital.
Actively protects self by following OSHA and other standards reviewed in annual training.
Keeps Charge Nurse on duty apprised of day-to-day situations and communicates unusual or emergent situations in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.