Unit Clerk
Montefiore New Rochelle•City of New Rochelle, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Unit Clerk performs the clerical, communication, and receptionist functions needed to support clinical, professional, and ancillary activities on patient care units. The role supports the vision and mission of the Montefiore Health System and Schaffer Extended Care Center and complies with the Montefiore Health System Compliance Program, including annual training requirements.
Requirements
- High school education required.
Responsibilities
- Help provide a safe and clean environment by following Schaffer policies and procedures, Department of Health regulations, and OSHA guidelines.
- Protect patient confidentiality, privacy, and dignity.
- Protect patients, visitors, and coworkers by following infection prevention policies and protocols.
- Respond to emergencies and report hazardous situations.
- Interact with patients, families, and visitors, and provide feedback to the nurse, NCC, and Administrator Coordinator.
- Maintain patient medical records during admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Support patients and families emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually.
- Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Maintain inventory of supplies, forms, and equipment, and place orders when needed.
- Act as the unit receptionist.
- Foster cooperative relationships and positive working relationships with coworkers and other departments.
- Participate in problem-solving processes to ensure quality of care.
- Maintain responsibility and accountability for own practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
