Unit Clerk-Neuro Surgical Trauma ICU (Days)

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise is looking to hire a Unit Clerk to join their nursing team on the Neuro Surgical Trauma Unit. This unit has 18 critical care beds and 17 step down beds, caring for post-operative patients, patients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, seizures, strokes, and other neurological disorders. The schedule for this position is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Requires 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.