Patient Care Front Desk Clerk

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University seeks a Nursing Station Clerk 1 to greet visitors, direct them, answer phones, and support daily clerical tasks in inpatient or outpatient units.

The role includes preparing patient charts, processing orders, maintaining logs, and delivering records and supplies while upholding patient care standards and ethical principles.

Eligible candidates will meet NY HELPS requirements, have strong communication, and adapt to changing patient needs in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of patient care.
• Ability to respond effectively to changing patient needs with ethical decision-making and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Orient patient and family to unit and provide general information.
• Give information on patient condition within policies and direct visitors.
• Process physicians' orders and fill out medication tickets and requisitions.
• Receive new admissions and update patient charts and logs.
• Prepare daily clinic and patient logs and files.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of patient care

Job description

Stony Brook University seeks a Nursing Station Clerk 1 to greet visitors, direct them, answer phones, and support daily clerical tasks in inpatient or outpatient units.

The role includes preparing patient charts, processing orders, maintaining logs, and delivering records and supplies while upholding patient care standards and ethical principles.

Eligible candidates will meet NY HELPS requirements, have strong communication, and adapt to changing patient needs in a fast-paced hospital environment.