Clerical Associate | 6N Med/Surg | Day | Part-Time

About the role

The Clerical Associate (C.A.) is a member of the patient care team responsible for performing clerical functions, serving as a role model for customer service, handling various forms of communication, maintaining patient records, managing supplies, and providing support to professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical functions including data entry and record keeping.
• Serve as a role model for customer service, interacting appropriately with patients and families.
• Handle verbal, written, telephone, and electronic communications at the central nursing station.
• Maintain the paper copy of the patient medical record.
• Order and control equipment, supplies, and the environment of care.
• Provide assistance as needed to professional staff in the use of the electronic medical record.
• Perform other support duties within job scope.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Necessary Skills:
  • Typing 25 cwpm or 7000 key strokes per hour data entry skills.
  • Ability to write/read in English.
  • Demonstrate basic math skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Demonstrate computer proficiency.
• Required Experience: 1 - 2 years of general clerical experience in a customer service environment.
• Prioritize: Crisis Prevention Institute training within 90 days of date of hire or transfer, and annually thereafter, for the Psych Unit.
• Preferred Licensure/Certifications: CPR training.