Unit Clerk - Nursing Administration - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise•Binghamton, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for clerical duties, communication and reception duties on assigned nursing units. Provides general support to both clinical and non-clinical staff. Demonstrates appropriate population-specific communication skills.

Requirements

Demonstrates appropriate population specific communication skills.
Ability to communicate using telephones, intercom, computer systems.
Must represent the hospital in a professional courteous manner while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non verbal communications.
Is authorized to access secured storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and duties.

Nice To Haves

Encouraged to participate in community activities.

Responsibilities

Maintains a safe environment by recognizing, troubleshooting, and initiating corrective action on equipment.
Follows hospital and nursing department policies and procedures regarding equipment and supplies.
Complies with all hospital and nursing department policies.
Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury.
Demonstrates organizational and time management skills, completing work in a timely manner.
Maintains a neat and clean work area.
Orders and maintains clerical supplies as necessary.
Orders necessary unit equipment and supplies.
Performs errands in a timely manner.
Answers telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department.
Receives and sends messages accurately and in a timely fashion.
Communicates with patients, family, and the healthcare team concisely, tactfully, and considerately.
Represents the hospital professionally and courteously, being sensitive to verbal and non-verbal communications.
Implements Downtime process and procedures, including order interpretation and transcription.
Notifies the RN of any stat orders.
Registers patients, assembles and disassembles charts in a timely manner, and performs other clerical work according to unit guidelines.
Assists in the orientation of new employees.
Attends and participates in unit council and unit clerk meetings (70% attendance).
Demonstrates awareness of need for self-growth by assessing strengths and weaknesses and establishing written goals.
Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments.
Follows hospital and nursing department policies and procedures during emergency or stressful situations, including fire and disaster drills.
Seeks supervision and guidance when appropriate.
Supports the philosophy of the hospital and the department of nursing.