Unit Clerk Behavioral Health Services Unit B-2 Full-Time Day Shift 21110

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

5d • $18

About The Position

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Unit Clerk.

Requirements

• One year of clerical experience is preferred.
• American Heart Association Heartsaver/CPR certification required.
• Strong administrative skills
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for OPS
• Good organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be computer literate.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Various settings and related areas; contact with patients, visitors, staff.
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking.

Responsibilities

• Acts as receptionist on the unit, receiving all incoming phone calls, greeting and directing visitors.
• Assure prompt and courteous communication between all departments by scheduling tests promptly, returning telephone calls quickly, and taking and forwarding messages accurately.
• Answers routine questions from patients and visitors on hospital policy.
• Assembles patient charts, checking that all required forms are present and replenishing forms as needed.
• Makes clerical entries on patients' clinical records (e.g., enters TPR data onto graph in patient's chart).
• Transcribes lab work from doctor's order sheet onto laboratory test requisition forms.
• Notifies the appropriate personnel (e.g., dietary staff, nurses on the unit) of new admissions.
• Maintains accurate identification of all patients in the unit (e.g., prepares and attaches ID bracelets, checks that labels for short-stay cubicles are accurate).
• Enter admissions, transfers (to include ambulatory to inpatient conversions), and discharges in log book.
• Makes discharge and transfer arrangements for patients (e.g., appointments, special diets)
• Prepares and maintains adequate supply of forms for patients' records.
• Reports low par levels to supervisor; prepares requisitions for supplies and stores items in designated area.
• Sorts and distributes mail on the unit.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Maintains statistical data as directed.
• Assists other personnel as necessary.
• Participates in orientation of ward clerks.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED