Unit Clerk - 5th Med/Surg - Full Time Nights

Adena Fairfield Medical Center; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, OH is seeking a Unit Clerk to perform clerical and reception duties under the direction of the Staff RN. You will watch telemetry monitors, maintain patient charts, transcribe orders, and support a patient-focused environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and professional telephone etiquette as you greet visitors, answer calls, and assist nursing staff. On-site opportunity with potential for growth within our healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Healthcare environment or clerical experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional telephone etiquette and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Watch telemetry monitors and alert RN of changes.
• Maintain patient charts and update records.
• Transcribe physician orders and handle entry of orders.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, and support front desk duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Communication

Telephone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

For more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care to our patients by creating exceptional experiences for our employees.The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other.When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.Job Description:The Unit Clerk will perform clerical and receptionist duties. Under the direction of the Staff RN, the Unit Clerk is responsible for watching monitors, maintenance of patient charts, transcription of orders and answering telephones.Observes telemetry monitors and alerts RN of changes.Maintains additional patient packets.Updates patient charts, graphs vital signs, heights and weights.Performs general receptionist duties: answers phone, screens calls, refers calls, takes messages, greets and assists visitors, etc.Transcribes physician orders and has knowledge of order entry system.Monitors patient destination and location of patient charts.Answers intercom promptly and communicates patient needs to appropriate nursing staff.Maintains department records and statistics.Orients and trains new employees.Job Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.Previous clerical support or healthcare experience preferred.On the job training.Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills. Professional telephone etiquette.Medium Work: Exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible up to 10 pounds amount of force often.