Unit Clerk - FlexStaff (Temp)

Northwell Health

4d

About The Position

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Coordinates and expedites the flow of information through the unit; liaises between the unit and the hospital/external contacts; facilitates the flow of activities for patients and staff; maintains the clerical organization of the unit.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Prior clerical experience, preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to unit

Responsibilities

• Performs diversified clerical and receptionist duties which may include, but are not limited to: Answering telephone and taking messages.
• Reporting requests and alerting management of any questions or issues
• Directing patients, physicians, visitors and staff to appropriate rooms, activities and other hospital areas, as needed
• Coordinating arrangements for tests, via computer
• Creating and maintaining patient charts during hospital stays.
• Preparing charts to accompany patient to off-unit activity
• Transcribes physician orders into appropriate documentation.
• Communicating any order changes or discrepancies to management
• Entering lab work/diagnostic testing requests, demographic and clinical information requests into computer system
• Reviewing patient charts upon discharge for completion, according to hospital policy, and submitting to Medical Records
• Notifying Admitting department of any changes in census resulting from newly assigned/transferred/discharged patients
• Coordinating room assignments with Admitting department and maintaining/changing patient records to reflect reassignment, including notification of when patient's room is ready
• Maintains chart areas, desks, files, etc. in neat and orderly condition
• Maintains department supply inventory.
• Performs related duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees