Unit Clerk

Montefiore Medical; New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical New Rochelle Hospital is seeking a Unit Clerk to support clinical and ancillary activities on patient care units. The role performs clerical, receptionist and communication tasks, while upholding patient confidentiality and the Montefiore Health System’s compliance standards.

The position involves assisting with admissions, transfers and discharges, maintaining accurate records, inventory management and coordination with nursing staff and administrators.

Qualifications

• Interacts with patient and family, providing feedback to nursing staff and administrators.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy according to hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing a safe, clean environment by following policies and health regulations.
• Handles admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Maintains patient medical records from admission to discharge.
• Acts as unit receptionist and coordinates with nurses and administrative staff.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment and places orders as needed.
• Provides compassionate support to patients and families.
• Responds to emergencies and reports hazardous situations.
• Fosters cooperative relationships with coworkers and other departments.
• Participates in quality improvement and problem-solving processes.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Required

Job description

City/State:New Rochelle, New YorkGrant Funded:NoDepartment:MNR ER And Unit ClerksBargaining Unit:1199Work Shift:DayWork Days:DAYS VARYScheduled Hours:7:30 AM-3:30 PMScheduled Daily Hours:7.5 HOURSHourly Rate:$24.99For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here .Job SummaryThe Unit Clerk performs all clerical, communication, and receptionist functions necessary to support clinical, both professional and ancillary activities on the patient care units. The unit clerk participates in the actualization of the Vision and Mission of the Montefiore Health system and the Schaffer Extended care Center. The unit Clerk adheres to the elements and provisions of the Montefiore Health System Compliance Program including the annual training requirements.Essential Functions1.Assists in providing a safe and clean environment by complying with Schaffer’s policies and procedures, Department of health regulations and OSHA guidelines2.Provides for patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity3. Protects patient/visitor/co-workers by adhering to infection prevention policies and protocols4.Responds to emergency situation’s Reports hazardous situations5. Customer Services: Interacts with patient/family/visitors and provides feedback to nurse, NCC and Administrator Coordinator6.Maintains patient medical records from admission, transfer and discharge7. Contributes to the compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and family.8.Assists with admissions, transfer and discharges9.Maintains inventory of supplies, forms and equipment and places orders when indicated10 Acts as the unit receptionist11. Fosters cooperative relationships and a positive work relationship with co- workers and other departments12. Participates in the problem solving process used to ensure quality of care13. Maintains responsibility and accountability for own practiceQualificationsHigh School RequiredMontefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.