UIC - SICU

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards-Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a bedside unit clerk/medical transcriptionist for full-time night shift (7pm-7am) including weekends.

The role involves transcribing physicians' orders under licensed nurse supervision, handling clerical tasks on a nursing unit, and serving as an information coordinator. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, proficient medical terminology, and good grammar, spelling and basic math.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; proficiency in medical terminology preferred.
• Must show proficiency in medical terminology or complete a course within 6 months.
• Good grammar, spelling and basic mathematics skills required.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physicians’ orders under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Perform clerical and non-nursing duties on a nursing unit.
• Act as information coordinator for the unit; overtime and call back may be required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Basic math

Grammar & spelling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology course

Job description

Full Time , Night Shift , 7pm-7am, WEEKENDS

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Skills and proficiency in oral and written grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic mathematics as acquired through official completion of high school or its equivalent. Must show proficiency in medical terminology or complete course within 6 months or employment.

Experience

Knowledge of job content and requirements as acquired by on-the-job training and knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures as acquired through 4-week orientation and preceptorship.

Physical

Normal hospital environment. Continuous exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to fumes and odors. Close eye work; hearing of normal and soft tones; distinguish smells; distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting up to 50lbs. Carrying up to 40lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 250lbs.

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the transcription of physicians’ orders under the supervision of the licensed nurse, performance of clerical and non-nursing duties, and acts as information coordinator for a nursing unit. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call back as required by the hospital.