Unit Clerk

Westchester Medical Center; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center is seeking a Unit Clerk to perform a range of clerical duties on a nursing unit, update and organize information, and interact with patients, families and staff to support smooth unit operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient charts, handling inquiries, coordinating with physicians and other departments, and utilizing automated systems to complete orders and data entry. The role requires healthcare clerical experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to department procedures and ensures accurate patient information on the unit.
• Maintains supplies and equipment necessary for patient care and work duties.
• Manages orders and data entry into hospital systems as required.
• Greets patients, families and visitors and orients them to the hospital.
• Handles inquiries and communications with physicians and staff.
• Reports pertinent information to supervisors promptly.

Skills

Clerical skills

Medical terminology

Communication

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.