Unit Clerk

Arms Acres Inc.; Seminary (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Arms Acres invites applications for Unit Clerk positions at our Carmel, NY location (75 Seminary Hill Rd). We have 2 openings: Unit Clerk 1 and Unit Clerk 2, both with 7:00 am–7:30 pm shifts on alternating weeks. Responsibilities include triage, scheduling, charting and liaison work across medical and clinical teams.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and strong interpersonal skills. Prior secretarial or medical ward clerk experience is preferred; background checks and drug

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Prior secretarial/medical ward clerk experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between medical, clinical, other internal departments as well as outside providers.
• Phone triage, scheduling appointments, completing required paperwork and notifying appropriate staff of arrangements.
• Provides clerical assistance for Primary Care staff and maintains forms for charts and admissions.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and escorts patients as assigned.
• Coordinates Emergency Services for patient transfers to higher level of care.
• Participates in fire and disaster drills and in Performance Improvement Initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal/communication

Customer service

Secretarial/ward clerk experience

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Arms Acres is looking for a new team member to join our 75 Seminary hill rd, Carmel, NY location as a Unit Clerk

2 Positions Available;

UNIT CLERK 1 – 7a-730p

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday

Week 2: Sunday, Thursday, Friday

UNIT CLERK 2 – 7a-730p

Week 1: Sunday, Thursday, Friday

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday

In this role you will complete the following:

Acts as liaison between medical, clinical, other internal departments as well as outside providers. These responsibilities, include but are not limited to, phone triage, scheduling appointments, completing required paperwork and notifying appropriate staff of arrangements.

• Provides any clerical assistance as needed for the Primary Care staff.
• Maintains an adequate supply of forms for assembling charts, new admissions, etc.
• Must be sensitive and responsive to patient's requests, needs and rights.
• Escorts patients to dining room/store, etc. as assigned.
• Reconciles bed book, census, bed board, and daily charge book each shift, including bed assignments.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Coordinates Emergency Services as needed for patient transfers to a higher level of care.
• Participates in fire and disaster drills according to appropriate facility procedures ensuring patient safety.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.

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Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent interpersonal/communication skills. Prior secretarial/medical ward clerk experience preferred. Fast-paced, deadline oriented, confidential department. Customer Service is key to the success of the person in this role. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate-loud.

We offer competitive wages and benefits in a supportive working environment.

Background checks, pre-employment & drug screenings required

We are an equal opportunity employer according to all current standards.

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