Unit Clerk - Full Time Plus - Neuroscience (Nights)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

19d

About The Position

St. Tammany Health System seeks a Unit Clerk to provide support services to nursing staff in the Neuroscience unit. The role includes clerical work such as maintaining unit statistics, entering physician orders, and managing phone communications. The Unit Clerk may collect initial patient information to help expedite nursing care and communicates with hospital departments and physician office staff to support improved patient throughput. The position is scheduled for 42 hours per week, working 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent, evidence of post-secondary coursework, or relevant work experience.
• Current BLS certification through an ILCOR-provided course, such as courses from Ochsner Health System, the American Heart Association, or the American Red Cross; the course must include a manikin check-off.
• Ability to prioritize and organize time with little delegation from nursing staff.
• Self-starter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Computer skills.
• Good physical health, including the ability to stand, sit, or walk for long periods and lift at least 20 pounds.
• Ability to work with a moderate level of noise.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to nursing staff.
• Maintain unit statistics.
• Enter physician orders.
• Manage phone communications.
• Obtain initial patient information when needed to expedite nursing care.
• Communicate with hospital departments and physician office staff to assist with patient throughput.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED