Unit Clerk

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Unit Clerk to perform clerical duties on a nursing unit and interact with patients, families and staff to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires a high school diploma, preferred healthcare clerical experience and knowledge of medical terminology; candidates must be able to manage charts, enter orders, and coordinate with physicians and other departments to support quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Department specific state regulations, e.g., security of medication.
• Maintains supply of materials necessary for patient care and for work related duties on the nursing unit.
• Initiates requisitions for supplies, equipment, maintenance and repair services.
• Ensures patients, patient's families, and visitors are oriented to hospital.
• Responds to inquiries and handles phone calls appropriately, including responding to calls from physicians.
• Reports pertinent information or unusual circumstances to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Coordinates work within the unit and effectively interacts with co-workers and other staff members to ensure quality patient care.
• Ensures patient's charts are in proper order, and enters and completes orders into systems if required.
• Contacts physicians, labs, x-rays, and other departments as necessary.
• Effectively uses automated systems to perform work assignments.

Skills

Clerical experience

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Unit Clerk is responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties relating to the updating and organizing of information on a nursing unit and interacting with patients, families and staff to ensure smooth and efficient departmental operations.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Department specific state regulations, e.g., security of medication.
• Maintains supply of materials necessary for patient care and for work related duties on the nursing unit.
• Initiates requisitions for supplies, equipment, maintenance and repair services.
• Ensures patients, patient's families, and visitors are oriented to hospital.
• Responds to inquiries and handles phone calls appropriately, including responding to calls from physicians.
• Reports pertinent information or unusual circumstances to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Coordinates work within the unit and effectively interacts with co-workers and other staff members to ensure quality patient care.
• Ensures patient's charts are in proper order, and enters and completes orders into systems if required.
• Contacts physicians, labs, x-rays, and other departments as necessary.
• Effectively uses automated systems to perform work assignments.

Qualifications/Requirements

Previous clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred; knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Other

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.