Unit Clerk- Cayuga Medical Center 4 South Telemetry- Full Time- Days

Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI

38d•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Clerk supports nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams with the day-to-day function of the unit. Duties include clerical work such as answering telephones, delivering messages, making charts, coordinating and organizing transfer paperwork, ordering department supplies, and assisting with patient care tasks such as making appointments, calling providers, and assisting with prior authorizations. The Unit Clerk also answers call bells, coordinates bed assignments with Charge nurses, and contacts other departments as needed, including maintenance, housekeeping, dietary, and security. This is an onsite position at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York. The schedule consists of three 12-hour day shifts, 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., with every third weekend and holidays as assigned. No travel is expected. The posted pay range is $16.00 to $24.00 per hour, plus benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to physically operate the equipment required for the job.
Ability to meet physical demands that may include lifting up to 50 lbs. and sitting or standing for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Prior patient care experience preferred.
Customer service experience preferred.
Clerical experience recommended.
Certification as required for the care area; may include CPR/BLS.

Responsibilities

Support nursing and interdisciplinary teams with the function of the unit.
Notify other departments as necessary, including maintenance, housekeeping, dietary, and security.
Perform clerical duties, including ordering department supplies.
Answer call bells.
Coordinate bed assignments with Charge nurses.
Answer telephones and deliver messages.
Make charts and coordinate and organize transfer paperwork.
Assist with patient care tasks, including making appointments, calling providers, and assisting with prior authorizations.