Unit Clerk - PRN - Stroke Unit (2901)
About The Position
Provides patient-related secretarial/clerical services, order entry, and medical record maintenance for a nursing unit. Regulates the flow of information among patients, families, visitors, and staff to facilitate routine unit activities. Provides for efficient work flow; receives and initiates nurse calls and telephone calls courteously and appropriately. Handles confidential information regarding patients and staff according to hospital and national standards. Initiates actions required to obtain services, treatment, supplies, and equipment as ordered in the physician order sheet. Keeps unit and patient records in current order, with appropriate stationary and patient identification.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required
- Secretarial /clerical skills
- Computer operation essential
- Ability to courteously and effectively communicate with patients, family, caregivers, all levels of staff
Nice To Haves
- some college education desirable
- Medical terminology experience preferred
- able to work independently
- Previous experience as a Unit Clerk/Secretary strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides patient-related secretarial/clerical services, order entry, and medical record maintenance for a nursing unit
- Regulates the flow of information among patients, families, visitors, and staff to facilitate routine unit activities
- Provides for efficient work flow; receives and initiates nurse calls and telephone calls courteously and appropriately
- Handles confidential information regarding patients and staff according to hospital and national standards
- Initiates actions required to obtain services, treatment, supplies, and equipment as ordered in the physician order sheet
- Keeps unit and patient records in current order, with appropriate stationary and patient identification
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
