Unit Clerk

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System is seeking a unit clerk to assist in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating activities within the nursing unit. The role involves clerical, receptionist and coordination tasks and maintaining the unit environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma and BLS certification within 90 days. Orientation and competency completion within 3 months are expected, covering unit operations, safety, time management and communication.

Qualifications

• High School graduate required upon hire.
• BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of general and nursing orientation within 3 months of hire.
• Competencies within 3 months: unit orientation, unit safety, attendance, time management, age-specific care, computer training, documentation, chart maintenance, supply ordering, communication, transfers/discharges, Code Blue, restraint training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating nursing unit activities.
• Perform clerical, receptionist and coordination duties to support the unit.
• Maintain the physical environment of the nursing area.

Skills

Clerical duties

Receptionist tasks

Documentation

Coordination

Time management

Education

High School diploma

BLS Certification

Job description

Under the supervision of the Unit Director or designee, he/sheassistsin planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing unit by performing clerical, receptionist, and coordination duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.

Qualifications:

A. Education and Certification:

• 1.High School graduate or equivalent required upon hire.
• 2. Basic Life support ( BLS) Certification required within (90) days of hire.

B. Training and Experience:

• 1. Successful completion of general and nursing orientation within three(3) months of hire.
• Completion of the following competencies within three (3) months ofhire:
  • a. Unit orientation
  • b. Unit safety
  • c. Attendance requirements
  • d. Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills
  • e. Age specific care
  • f. Computer Training
  • g. Accurate documentation, transcription, order entry
  • h. Maintain medical record/chart
  • i. Order departmental supplies
  • j. Communication skills: intra/inter department
  • k. Transfer and discharge patients
  • l. Participation in Code Blue
  • m.Restraint Training

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

A. Ability to perform:

• 1. Heavy Lifting
• 2. Sustained standing and walking
• 3. Work under stress