Unit Clerk

Responsibilities

• Greets and directs guests on the unit in a manner that reflects a welcoming environment.
• Performs computer entry, schedules tests/procedures, processes orders, and performs other related activities per unit/hospital standard within a reasonable time frame.
• Maintains, in a timely manner, patient charts by labeling, assembling, filing/distributing appropriate reports/documents, maintaining chart order and other related duties, and reassembles upon discharge, making completed chart available for removal by Health Information Management (HIM).
• Records patient charges for services/supplies utilized.
• Collects, monitors, and audits QI data and reports as assigned.
• Maintains inventory of materials/forms and supplies and stocks according to unit standard.
• Maintains a clean unit environment/work area and maintains unit equipment including facilitating the repair of malfunctioning equipment with appropriate department/unit personnel.
• Prepares patient rooms per unit standard.
• May be required to interface with patients in a clinical setting.
• Performs assistive patient care activities under supervision and as delegated by a Registered Nurse (RN) including transporting patients, passing waters, etc. per unit standards.
• Transports equipment to patient care areas as needed.
• Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
• Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Preferred: Successful completion of competency based orientation program
• Required: CRT‑Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA American Heart Association within 60 days for Regional Hospitals; within 90 days for Grand Rapids Cancer, Grand Rapids Cardiovascular Health, Grand Rapids OR Units, and Grand Rapids Inpatient Women's Health
• Or: CRT‑Basic Life Support (BLS) – ARC American Red Cross within 60 days for Regional Hospitals; within 90 days for the same specified units

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv. Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more. Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance. Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings. Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Schedule

• Primary Location: Lakeland Hospital St Joseph – 1234 Napier Ave – St Joseph
• Department: Progressive Care Unit Cardiac A 4 St Joseph – Niles and St Joseph Hosp
• Employment Type: Full time
• Shift: Night (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36 hours (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Days Worked: Variable
• Weekend Frequency: Every other weekend