Unit Clerk

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler is seeking a Unit Clerk to support the nursing unit. The role involves transcribing physician orders, posting medications, maintaining MAR records, and ensuring accurate communication across staff, patients, and families.

The individual will assist with supply PAR levels, maintain an organized work area, and promote patient satisfaction. Responsibilities include answering calls, acknowledging and reviewing orders each shift, monitoring labs and interventions, and ensuring

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year unit clerk or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer call lights and phones efficiently; communicate messages to the appropriate person.
• Enter and acknowledge orders; review orders each shift; monitor labs, meds and interventions.
• Maintain welcoming environment for patients, families, and staff; ensure patient satisfaction.
• Collaborate with coworkers; complete daily tasks; respect patient privacy.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Unit Clerk transcribes and posts Physicians orders; maintains Medication AdministrationRecords; transcribes appropriate information on patient's graphic record; assists in maintaining PARLevels of supplies for the Nursing Unit; maintains an organized work environment; facilitatescommunication between staff, patients, families and/or visitors.

Education

• High School or Graduate Equivalent - GED General Studies- Preferred

Experience

• 1 Year Unit Clerk or Customer Service - Preferred

License & Certification

• None Required

Core Job Functions

• Call lights and phones are answered in an efficient and professional manner and messages are communicated to the appropriate person. Work area is kept organized and clean.
• Demonstrates the ability to enter orders appropriately, acknowledge new orders and perform review every shift. Monitors and performs orders for labs, medication and necessary interventions. Utilizes online incident reporting for any variance that may occur during the care of the patient.
• Creates and maintains welcoming environment for patient, families, and staff. Assumes responsibility for patient satisfaction related to instructions, wait times, anticipation of needs, and registration process. Promptly answers telephones, voice mails, and emails.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with co- workers and patients. Completes daily task and all duties as assigned. Respects patient privacy rights and complies with patient satisfaction guidelines