Unit Clerk

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System is seeking personnel to assist in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating activities within the nursing unit under supervision. The role includes clerical, receptionist, and coordination duties and requires maintaining the unit's physical environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Orientation and competency completion within three months are required to ensure patient

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required upon hire.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of general and nursing orientation within three months of hire.
• Completion of listed competencies within three months of hire, including unit orientation, safety, time management, age-specific care, documentation, order entry, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating nursing unit activities.
• Perform clerical, receptionist, and coordination duties and maintain the unit's physical environment.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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:

Education and Certification:

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

Training and Experience:

• 1. Successful completion of general and nursing orientation within three(3) months of hire.
• 2. 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:

Ability to perform:

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