Unit Clerk - Perinatal - Part Time

Cayuga Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnot Health is seeking a Unit Clerk at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in the Perinatal department. The role involves greeting patients, directing visitors, assisting with admissions and discharges, and supporting nursing staff with equipment and supplies.

The position offers a 20-hour work week with day/evening shifts and a pay range disclosed below. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or comparable work experience allowed as substitute.
• Preferred: Training in secretarial skills and medical terminology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors at the desk in a friendly, courteous manner and directs them to appropriate areas.
• Coordinates admission of patients and assists with room assignments when necessary.
• Coordinates discharge/transfer of patients and ensures medical records are prepared for transfer.
• Answers telephone and relays messages to appropriate personnel and departments.
• Assists nursing staff with obtaining needed equipment or supplies and coordinates with Central Supply.
• Makes appointments for patients and arranges transportation as requested.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Arnot Health

Arnot Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services to the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Campuses include Arnot Ogden Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira; Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath, NY; and over 40 medical offices in the Southern Tier. Arnot Health is currently affiliated with more than 300 physicians from 50+ specialties.

Arnot Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Arnot Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

Learn more at www.arnothealth.org.

Summary:

Coordinates the various activities on the unit; i.e., greeting and directing visitors, patients, physicians, staff members, etc. Responsibilities include assisting with new admissions and discharges/transfers; insuring information in patient charts is accurate and up-to-date. Assists nursing staff with various non-clinical duties, such as managing equipment for patients, as well as supplies and equipment for the unit.

Responsibilities:

• Greets patients and visitors at the desk in a friendly, courteous manner. Presents a positive image at all times while directing patients, visitors and staff to appropriate areas. Makes all patients and visitors feel welcome and cared for. Enforces visiting policies as requested by nurse.
• Coordinates admission of patients. Completes proper admission documents. Assists nurse with room assignments when necessary. Initiates labeled medical record on admission. Assures prompt completion of admission diagnostic work with assistance from nurse. Notifies nurse of any stat orders.
• Coordinates discharge/transfer of patient. Prepares medical record for discharge. Takes completed medical record to HIS after discharge of patient.
• Answers telephone efficiently and courteously; relay messages and calls to appropriate personnel and patients; relays information to other departments as needed. Answers patient intercom promptly and courteously; refers all requests to the appropriate personnel immediately.
• Processes physician orders; assure completion of orders/stat orders. Notifies the nurse of new orders and assure orders are double-checked for transcription by the nurse. Refers telephone and verbal orders to nurse. Signs, dates and times on orders processed.
• Coordinates activities of patients. Notes departure and return of patients to and from other departments. Notifies other departments of pertinent changes in status or physician orders. Assists nursing staff with obtaining needed equipment or supplies from Central Supply. Orders supplies from storeroom.
• Makes appointments for patients. Arranges transportation as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma required or comparable work experience may be accepted as a valid substitute for formal educational credentials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training in secretarial skills and medical terminology preferred.

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.

Physical Requirements:

May be required to sit for long periods of time. Normal speech, vision, hearing are necessary. Must be physically able to operate telephone, fax machine, copy machine, and handle medical records and other documents. May be asked to assist with direct patient care duties at times.

Job Title: Unit Clerk

Location: Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Department: Perinatal

Hours Per Week: 20 Hours

Schedule: Monday - Sunday Day/Evening

Sign-On Bonus: $0

_ **Pay Range Disclosure: $17.84 - $24.23** _

_ **Pay Grade: U70** _

Centralus Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]. or for Arnot [e-mail]