Unit Clerk - FlexStaff (Temp)

FlexStaff; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexStaff is seeking a dedicated clerical professional to support hospital and clinical operations in Melville, NY. The role involves front-desk reception, chart creation and maintenance, and accurate transcription of physician orders, with emphasis on effective communication and coordination with healthcare staff.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, basic clerical experience, and familiarity with medical terminology relevant to the unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with clerical tasks is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology relevant to the unit.
• Strong communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Answering telephone calls and taking messages, and reporting requests to management.
• Create and maintain patient charts during hospital stays or office visits.
• Transcribe physician orders and communicate any changes to management.
• Enter lab orders, demographics, and clinical information into computer systems.
• Review discharge charts for completeness and route to Medical Records.
• Notify Admitting of census changes and coordinate room assignments.
• Keep chart areas and workstations neat and organized.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Performs diversified clerical and receptionist duties which may include, but are not limited to:

• Answering telephone and taking messages. Reporting requests and alerting management of any questions or issues.
• Creating and maintaining patient charts during hospital stays or office visits. Preparing charts to accompany patient to off-unit activity.
• Transcribes physician orders into appropriate documentation. Communicating any order changes or discrepancies to management
• Entering lab work/diagnostic testing requests, demographic and clinical information requests into computer system
• Reviewing patient charts upon discharge for completion, according to policy, and submitting to Medical Records
• Notifying Admitting department of any changes in census resulting from newly assigned/transferred/discharged patients
• Coordinating room assignments with Admitting department and maintaining/changing patient records to reflect reassignment, including notification of when patient's room is ready
• Maintains chart areas, desks, files, etc. in neat and orderly condition
• Maintains department supply inventory. Performs related duties, as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Prior clerical experience, preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to unit
• Ability to communicate effectively.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).