UNIT CLERK (OR/PACU)

Essential Duties, Functions And Responsibilities

• Inputs patient information into the electronic data system to generate a visit record for the patient.
• Processes requests for medical record utilizing electronic data system.
• Records and maintains an accurate record of pertinent patient information.
• Inputs visit specific data into electronic data system for each patient.
• Verifies completeness of visit records, ensuring adherence to required, established standards prior to visit record being forwarded to Health Information Management.
• Schedules appointments for patients needing following up in the clinic or specialty areas.
• Processes lab, x-ray, and ancillary department requests as ordered for the patient by the physician.
• Functions as telecommunication expert and coordinator to ensure effective departmental communication.
• Organizes, monitors, and displays daily call schedule for all specialty and ancillary services.
• Processes and forwards consultation requests submitted for the patient.
• Performs or actively facilitates faxing of appropriate documents and records to other facilities or medical providers.
• Ensures compliance with Privacy and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
• Communicates and coordinates with Purchased Referred Care to ensure quick and accurate adherence to transfer protocols and processes.
• Assists with compiling an accurate and complete record for transfers.
• Processes departmental mail and routes correspondence(s) to the appropriate individual.
• Actively participates in departmental Quality Assurance/Process Improvement Program.
• Records and maintains daily census and acuity records.
• Records and maintains disease specific or visit specific records.
• Inputs and maintains requests for maintenance repairs into the electronic system.
• Maintains and coordinates request for Bio-Med repairs.
• Absorbs new staff through orientation.
• Assists, promotes, and supports compliance with established Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mandatory Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Six (6) months direct work experience.
• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency (HSE).
• Certificate: Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification.