Patient Care Unit Clerk - Admin & Care Coordination

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Unit Clerk to support nursing unit operations on-site in New York. The role involves clerical tasks, patient and family interaction, and ensuring smooth departmental workflows.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient charts, handling inquiries and calls from physicians, coordinating supplies, and using automated systems to enter orders and manage information.

Qualifications

• Previous clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred; knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Department specific state regulations, e.g., security of medication.
• Maintains supply of materials necessary for patient care and for work related duties on the nursing unit.
• Initiates requisitions for supplies, equipment, maintenance and repair services.
• Ensures patients, patient's families, and visitors are oriented to hospital.
• Responds to inquiries and handles phone calls appropriately, including responding to calls from physicians.
• Reports pertinent information or unusual circumstances to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Coordinates work within the unit and effectively interacts with co-workers and other staff members to ensure quality patient care.
• Ensures patient's charts are in proper order, and enters and completes orders into systems if required.
• Contacts physicians, labs, x-rays, and other departments as necessary.
• Effectively uses automated systems to perform work assignments.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clerical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Unit Clerk to support nursing unit operations on-site in New York. The role involves clerical tasks, patient and family interaction, and ensuring smooth departmental workflows.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient charts, handling inquiries and calls from physicians, coordinating supplies, and using automated systems to enter orders and manage information.