Unit Clerk - Birth Center

About the role

The role involves performing a wide range of clerical, receptionist, dispatching, and admitting/discharge duties in support of assigned patient care departments.

Responsibilities

• Greet and admit patients, completing admitting information in the computer.
• Locate and assign beds, notify referring physicians of admissions, and communicate transfer information between departments.
• Clerically discharge patients, disassemble patient records, schedule follow-up appointments, and arrange transportation.
• Facilitate communication among departments to ensure efficient operations.
• Communicate with other departments regarding patients' status, needs, and transfers.
• Answer telephones and intercoms in a courteous and timely manner, dispatching appropriate personnel.
• Welcomes visitors, provides information, and assists with patient care needs.
• Enters physician orders, generates Kardex and Medical Admission Records, schedules lab work, and coordinates patient transportation.
• Maintains stock levels of office supplies and compiles statistical data.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent. A graduate of a Medical Assistant program or secretarial school is preferred.

Qualifications

Core duties include greeting and admitting patients, communicating with other departments, answering telephones and intercoms, scheduling appointments, and maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Essential skills include reading, writing, and understanding simple instructions, good verbal and written communication, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

No specific pay details are provided in the job posting.

Schedule

The shift is scheduled weekly for 36 hours, on a night shift in the United States.