Unit Clerk

Renown-Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown-Health in Reno, NV is seeking a frontline unit receptionist to support patient flow and unit operations without direct patient care. You will handle clerical duties and coordinate with multiple departments.

Responsibilities include accurate transcription of orders when required, maintaining the nursing station organization, and providing courteous assistance to staff, patients, and visitors. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language including reading, writing and speaking.
• Prior receptionist skills preferred.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties and act as unit receptionist.
• Coordinate unit/patient activities with other departments via computer and telephone.
• Maintain an orderly and efficient nursing station.
• Transcribe orders accurately, even when difficult to read.
• Sit with patients on Suicide/Behavioral watch when necessary.
• This position does not provide direct patient care.

Skills

Receptionist experience

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Disclaimer

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

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Name

Description

Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

Prior receptionist skills preferred

License(s):

None

Certification(s):

None

Computer / Typing:

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual's location and their knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal equity.