UNIT CLERK - BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH SERVICES - ADULT ACUTE UNIT A1 - FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT (21113)

Responsibilities

• Patient care responsibilities
• Acts as receptionist on the unit
• Schedules tests promptly
• Returns telephone calls quickly
• Takes and forwards messages accurately
• Answers routine questions from patients and visitors
• Answers/screens telephone calls professionally
• Assembles patient charts
• Checks that all required forms are addressographed
• Enters TPR data onto graph in patient's chart
• Labels specimens and transports as necessary
• Transcribes lab work from doctor's order sheet onto laboratory test requisition forms
• Enters admission, transfers and expirations in logbook and on appropriate interdepartmental communication forms
• Maintains accurate identification of all patients
• Notifies appropriate personnel of new admissions/transfers/expirations
• Ensures patient property is safeguarded
• Removes Pharmacy copy of physician orders from the chart
• Prepares and maintains adequate supply of forms for patients' records
• Prepares requisitions for supplies
• Sorts and distributes mail on the unit
• Prepares unit payroll
• Communicates changes to the Payroll Department
• Communicates effectively with oncoming Ward Clerk
• Maintains statistical data as directed
• Utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities
• Participates on unit committees and in CQI activities
• Assists other personnel as necessary
• Runs errands in emergencies and/or as necessary
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures
• Adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements

Qualifications

• BLS certification required
• Good, comfortable working knowledge of the computer
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position
• High school graduation or equivalent required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous time off policy
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs