Location: Kingston,NY, USA
Unit Clerk
Company: HealthAlliance Hospital
City/State: Kingston, NY
Category: Clerical/Administrative Support
Department: Mental Health
Union: Yes
Union Name: 1199
Position: Full Time
Hours: 7a-3:30p
Shift: Day
Req #: 40343
Posted Date: Aug 22, 2024
Hiring Range: $19.00/hr
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Job Details:
Job Summary Provides coordination, clerical and administrative support to the health care team on patient care units. Maintains a customer focused approach establishing effective communication between the health care team and the patient, family/significant other.
Responsibilities:
+ Communication - Demonstrates the ability to process and interface appropriate information between the health care team and the patient, family/significant other to ensure quality patient outcomes.
+ Secretarial - Maintains the flow of telephone communication through appropriate information gathering and relay.
+ Documentation - Appropriately transcribes MD orders and pertinent patient information.
+ Reception Services - Greets and directs all customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
+ Scheduling Patients - Appropriately schedules patients for all needed services.
+ Forms Management - Maintains knowledge of general Hospital and unit specific forms, ensuring adequate supplies are available at all times. Maintains daily logs and/or renewals for patient updates. i.e. DNR, Fall risk, etc.
+ Unit Specific Competencies - See attached.
+ Maintains all components of chart, i.e., thins, fills, inserts, labs, etc.
+ Acts as preceptor for all orienting and new unit coordinator.
+ Ensures that the documentation for admission, transfer and discharge processes are completed.
+ Performs any other duties as assigned.
Experience:
+ Additional training or education in the health care/medical terminology field desirable. Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Education:
+ High School Diploma or equivalent education/experience required
Other:
+ Computer Skills required
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