Unit Clerk

Renown Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health in Reno, NV is seeking a dedicated Unit Receptionist to handle clerical duties, greet and assist patients, and coordinate unit activities with multiple departments. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, orderly nursing stations, and professional communication with physicians, nurses, and visitors.

The position requires basic English proficiency, a high school diploma or equivalent, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English sufficiently to perform duties safely and effectively.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to use computer for learning, forms and enrollment tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties as unit receptionist and coordinate unit/patient activities with other departments.
• Maintain an orderly and efficient nursing station.
• Assist with documentation of patient care systems from admission through discharge.
• Respond to multiple requests, remain courteous under pressure, and prioritize tasks.
• Sit with patients on Suicide/Behavioral watch when needed and ensure safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Word)

Job description

Purpose

This position is accountable to perform clerical duties, act as unit receptionist, coordinate unit/patient activities with other departments via proper use of the computer and telephone, and maintain an orderly and efficient nursing station.

Nature And Scope

This position has internal contact daily with personnel from all departments for the purpose of assisting with unit patient flow and requisitioning medical supplies. This position also has contact with physicians, nurses, visitors and patients. This position is further challenged to maintain accuracy in transcribing orders complicated by difficulty in reading the physician's orders; communicate effectively with different types of people; function efficiently under pressure and stress and be able to identify and maintain priorities; respond to simultaneous requests from many people and remain courteous and tactful. The incumbent assists in procedures to facilitate the proper documentation of the patient care systems from admission through discharge. This position is responsible for the maintenance of unit supplies and interdepartmental communication. When necessary, will sit with patients on Suicide/Behavioral watch to prevent harm to themselves or others. This position does not provide patient care

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Name Description

• Education: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively. High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Prior receptionist skills preferred
• License(s): None
• Certification(s): None
• Computer / Typing: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Disclaimer:

The foregoing description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.