UNIT CLERK - Med/Surg - Full Time - Days

Sierra View Medical•Porterville, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Nurse, the Unit Clerk is responsible for performing and organizing the clerical activities necessary to maintain the medical record, ordering of office and medical supplies, and the coordination of on-going activities within the assigned unit. Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Unit Clerk will perform individual assigned patient care activities based on policies and procedure guidelines. Specific areas of responsibility could include monitoring patient vital signs, providing hygiene care, assisting in nutritional needs, and recording the care that has been provided in the patient care record. Under the direction of the Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor the role of Unit Clerk is responsible for assisting in assigning and placing patients in appropriate rooms. Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act. (Gov’t. Code §§ 3100, 3102) Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization’s standards/code of conduct. The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must have successfully completed the Skills Lab and fundamentals of bedside care portion of their R.N. Program OR have their current and valid CNA license.
Basic understanding of Medical Terminology.
Must have and maintain current BLS certification or obtain within orientation process, prior to hands-on patient care.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required.
Ability to speak English, write legibly, and read, understand and follow directions.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as metric system proportions and percentages if required.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Perform all clerical duties related to computer entry and retrieval of data.
Assist with and demonstrate working knowledge of admissions, transfers, discharges, consents, occurrence reports, and deaths.
Maintain the medical record on each patient within the assigned unit, including assembling charts, transcribing orders for verification by R.N., and filing reports.
Utilize appropriate telephone etiquette, answer phone promptly, screen, refer calls in accordance to policy and dispatch messages as requested.
Initiate phone calls for nursing staff to physicians, nursing administration, UR, etc.
Promptly and professionally respond to all patient call lights and refer patient needs to appropriate staff.
Alert shift charge nurse of undue delays in patient care.
Cooperate in team planning and execution of that plan to accomplish assigned patient care tasks effectively and safely.
Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
Monitor and coordinate flow of visitors in and out of departments.
Demonstrate reverence for life, respect for inherent dignity and worth of each individual, and maintenance of patient privacy and confidentiality.
Be flexible when asked to assist with transportation of patients, equipment and supplies.
Complete all other tasks as designated by Unit Director or designee.
Ensure adequate and accurate inventory of all office, chart and medical supplies.
Demonstrate dependability and professional image by adhering to dress code, reporting to duty on time, and using benefit time appropriately.
Maintain a safe and clean work area for promoting patient and visitor satisfaction.
Participate in adherence to the Joint Commission "National Patient Safety Goals for Hospitals" as defined by Scope of Practice.
Ensure documentation reflects compliance with established Hospital policies and procedures.
Be in attendance on site and arrive to work on time.
Assist with customer service rounding, including basic care needs such as feeding, bathing, vital signs measurement, and positioning of the patients using proper body mechanics.
Monitor and document patient care as directed.
Report variances immediately to appropriate health team member.
Report any patient concerns or changes in patient conditions to the R.N. as soon as possible.