Unit Clerk

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Unit Clerk to support nursing unit operations on-site in New York. The role involves clerical tasks, patient and family interaction, and ensuring smooth departmental workflows.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient charts, handling inquiries and calls from physicians, coordinating supplies, and using automated systems to enter orders and manage information.

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

Medical terminology

Clerical experience

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.