Nursing Station Clerk & NSC Trainee (Part-Time)

Stony Brook Medicine; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a part-time Nursing Station Clerk 1 assigned to inpatient or outpatient units. You will greet visitors, answer phones, perform data entry, maintain daily and clinical logs, prepare and maintain patient charts, fill medication tickets and pharmacy requisitions, mail patient letters, and deliver supplies and records to the unit.

This role participates in NY HELPS with provisional appointments and Civil Service eligibility pathways, including pre-employment

Qualifications

• Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Nursing Station Clerk 1.
• If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for Nursing Station Clerk 1 you may receive a canvass letter.
• You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
• In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered.
• For provisional appointment, candidates must have the following:
• One year of full-time clerical, secretarial, or patient care experience
• Provisional candidates must take the examination for Nursing Station Clerk 1 when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
• This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and are subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
• Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter.
• Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title approved for transfer to Nursing Station Clerk 1.
• Special Notes
• This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
• Pre-start requirements
• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
• Failure to comply with requirements
• The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Responsibilities

• Orient patient and/or family to unit, providing general information regarding the room, unit and hospital and serve as a contact person to patients and families.
• Give information on patient condition within existing policies, and direct visitors to the appropriate locations.
• Process physicians' orders by recording written orders in charts, kardex, flag sheets, or directly into a computer file after review by a Registered Nurse; and by filling out medication tickets and pharmacy requisitions.
• Receive new admissions.
• Prepare and maintain patient charts, daily log and clinic log.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care knowledge

Job description

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a part-time Nursing Station Clerk 1 assigned to inpatient or outpatient units. You will greet visitors, answer phones, perform data entry, maintain daily and clinical logs, prepare and maintain patient charts, fill medication tickets and pharmacy requisitions, mail patient letters, and deliver supplies and records to the unit.

This role participates in NY HELPS with provisional appointments and Civil Service eligibility pathways, including pre-employment