Unit Clerical Associate - Part Time (Days/Nights)

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohio State University Medical Center is seeking a Unit Clerical Associate (Part Time) for the University Hospital | 15 North - General Neuro EMU PCU. The role supports the patient care team by coordinating patient documentation and providing clerical services on the unit.

The UCA will process orders, verify forms for accuracy, and disseminate information to the care team under RN supervision. A high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills are required, with one dayshift and nightshift

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; patient care experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Strong customer service, organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates computer skills required to meet job functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and gather all documentation related to patient charts.
• Provide clerical support under RN direction and collaborate with care team.
• Process orders and verify forms for accuracy and completeness.
• Disseminate information on the unit.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Patient care experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Unit Clerical Associate - Part Time (Days/Nights)

Department

University Hospital | 15 North - General Neuro EMU PCU

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Medical Center is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients. The Unit Clerical Associate (UCA) functions as an integral member of a team of care providers on a patient care unit, who reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team, consisting of the Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Associate (PCA), Student Nursing Assistant (SNA), and the Unit Clerical Associate (UCA) provides patient care and supportive services that are directed towards achievement of patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization and decreasing costs. Patients and their family will experience the benefits of patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members.

Position Summary

The UCA is responsible for coordinating/ gathering all documentation related to the patient chart. They provide a variety of clerical support services under the direction of the Registered Nurse and in collaboration with other members of the patient focused care team. Overall responsibilities include processing of orders, verification of forms for accuracy and completeness and dissemination of information on the unit.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: High School diploma or GED preferred; Previous patient care experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred; Strong customer service, organizational and time management skills.

On going: Demonstrated competence to meet essential job functions. Maintains knowledge related to patient care issues, quality improvement, cost reduction, and current policies, procedures, and protocols. Meets mandatory educational and health requirements.

Demonstrates computer skills required to meet job functions

Additional Information

This position will include one dayshift and nightshift schedule per week.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Location

University Hospital - Pavilion (0372)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

24

Shift

Third Shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.