Unit Clerk Recovery Room Part Time Evenings 11am - 7pm LOH

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is a leading orthopedic and rheumatologic specialty hospital dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides advanced orthopedic programs for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City, consistently ranked among the top orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology to address bone and joint problems. Specialties include Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology.

About the role

The Unit Clerk in the Recovery Room supports effective communication within the nursing unit and interdepartmentally. This part-time evening position (11am - 7pm) assists authorized personnel, manages patient-related activities, and ensures smooth operations on the unit.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a communication link within the nursing unit and across departments.
• Assists authorized personnel and verifies the identity and purpose of individuals entering the unit.
• Manages patient-related activities, including admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Prepares and processes store room orders, receives and checks supplies, and requisitions extra linen or emergency equipment as needed.
• Returns excess supplies to appropriate departments and maintains inventory.
• Enters admissions, transfers, discharges, and census data on the 24-hour report.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities as directed.
• Facilitates patient comfort by arranging televisions, telephones, barber/beautician services, and clergy visits as requested and approved.
• Manages patient identification on doors and beds, prepares daily renewals lists, and arranges patient transportation for diagnostic procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of patient room locations and nursing care assignments.
• Contacts physicians, technicians, and other healthcare team members as required.
• Ensures an adequate supply of assembled charts, proper addressographing, and patient identification on records.
• Adds patient reports to charts, sends reports for discharged or transferred patients, and maintains chart forms.
• Records patient discharges or transfers in the Discharge/Transfer Book and requisitions, stores, and returns old charts to Medical Records.
• Ensures safe and confidential handling of charts, debrides long-term patient charts as instructed, and stores old records securely.
• Copies charts and other materials as necessary and files ICIS reports appropriately.
• Initiates and follows through on laboratory specimen transactions, records emergency lab reports, and contacts technicians or residents for stat/emergency procedures.
• Performs clerical duties related to patient admission, discharge, transfer, and death.
• Manages supply, maintenance, and repair of equipment, reports repair needs, prepares repair slips, and contacts relevant departments.
• Greets and directs visitors, patients, and staff to the unit, acting as a receptionist with courteous communication.
• Assists patients and visitors in locating departments such as Medical Records, Patient Accounts, and Social Services.
• Monitors visitor compliance with designated visiting hours and notifies management of unauthorized individuals.
• Maintains neat and up-to-date bulletin boards, manuals, and reference materials.
• Orders supplies and equipment, arranges special procedures, and schedules patient examinations as directed.
• Answers and screens telephone calls promptly, relays messages, and calls Code 44 when directed.
• Maintains unit records, keeps statistics, and prepares necessary forms for patient admission, transfer, or discharge.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including:

• Financial security benefits and a generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Access to a holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
• Resources and services designed to enhance the quality of life for employees and their families.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $26.56 per hour. Actual salaries depend on factors such as experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. This range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Schedule

Part-time evenings, 11am - 7pm.