Unit Clerk - Full Time Plus - Neuroscience (Nights)

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking a dedicated unit support clerk to assist nursing staff and streamline patient flow. The role involves clerical tasks, unit stats, order entry, phone management, and collecting initial patient information to expedite care.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and excellent verbal and written communication. This is a full-time, evening/night shift position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary coursework or relevant work experience may be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Computer proficiency required; able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to nursing staff and maintain unit stats.
• Process physician orders and manage phone responsibilities.
• Obtain initial patient information to expedite nursing care.
• Coordinate with hospital departments and physician offices to improve patient throughput.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Self-starter

Time prioritization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 42

Work Shift

7pm-7am

Job Summary

Provides support services to nursing staff. Job responsibilities include clerical duties such as maintaining unit stats, physician order entry, phone management. May obtain initial patient information to expedite nursing care. Communicates with hospital departments and physician office staff to assist in improving patient throughput.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent, evidence of post-secondary coursework, or relevant work experience required.
• Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check-off.
• Ability to prioritize and organize time with little delegation from nursing staff
• Must be a self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer skills

Physical Demands

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:

• Constant (67%-100%) - NONE
• Frequently (34%-66%) - talking, hearing, seeing
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, reaching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.