Unit Clerk; Mon-Fri- 3-11 CNA Req $16/hr

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients and staff via telephone and writing
• Assemble and maintain patient charts for admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Answer phones professionally and direct calls
• Take messages and maintain patient records
• Perform clerical duties such as updating, organizing, and communicating information
• Coordinate administrative tasks within the unit and with other units and departments
• Report pertinent information to the supervisor
• Respond to inquiries and requests from staff and patients
• Perform maintenance tasks related to chart order, accuracy, and current data
• Stock units with office and medical supplies and prepare requisitions
• Fax and photocopy information as needed
• Deliver incoming and outgoing mail and distribute announcements and memos
• Obtain lab, x-ray, and consult reports as needed
• Identify and report equipment or environmental problems promptly

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Customer service and administrative/clerical skills required

Qualifications

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available)
• First aid may be required based on state or facility