UNIT CLERK- LONG TERM CARE | FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT (21782)

Job Duties

• Performs a variety of clerical and typing assignments including entering data in the computer.
• Opens and routes incoming mail.
• Distributes correspondence and other materials to staff and other departments.
• Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callers; communicates effectively with personnel and other departments as necessary.
• Adheres to patient confidentiality policy and procedures.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies in office, and reorders appropriately.
• Prepares purchase requisitions and check requests and maintains check request and purchase requisition files.
• Maintains record keeping and filing system in accordance with departmental system.
• Classifies, sorts and files correspondence, records and other materials as required.
• Performs a variety of clerical assignments (e.g., photocopying).
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Completes annual education programs.
• Attends staff meetings in accordance with policy.
• Collects information relative to quality assurance issues and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Delivers specimens to the Laboratory.

Customer Service

• Respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness.
• All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Job Duties

• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participates in orientation of newly hired ward clerks.
• Maintains ED statistical data as directed.
• Participates in ED committees and in CQI activities as assigned.
• Runs errands in ED and/or as necessary.
• Assists other personnel in the ED as necessary.

BASIC COMPETENCIES

• Education: High school graduation or equivalent required.
• BLS or Heart Saver certification required.
• Experience: 1 year of clerical experience preferred.
• Skills: Typing: 45 wpm (tested); Computer skills of a word processing nature; Good, comfortable working knowledge of the computer; Must pass alphanumeric skills test; Good oral and written communication skills; Good interpersonal skills.

Salary

Commensurate With Experience Within Posted Range $19.17

Differential

$1.15 EVE NIGHT & WEEKEND

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• We are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.