Unit Clerk PRN

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Unit Clerk to provide clerical support for a designated patient care center in a PRN capacity. The role centers on coordinating information and resources in a safe, efficient environment with duties spanning reception, charts, and communications.

The ideal candidate will have strong customer service, be highly organized, and able to multitask in a fast-paced setting while collaborating with nurses and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• < 1 year hospital or health service experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and sensitivity to patients and families.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and stay highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception, clerical and information system support for the unit.
• Maintain the Nursing Station as a communication hub.
• Communicate with staff, patients and visitors.
• Prepare records and reports and maintain charts.
• Assist with training of new nursing staff.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Multitasking

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic systems

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

The Unit Clerk is accountable for the provision of clerical service to a specific patient care center to include directand indirect communication coordination of information and resources in a safe and efficient environment. Theincumbent in this position will work in a PRN capacity where requirements are outlined by each department.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs reception clerical and information system functions which support the standards of MedStar National Rehabilitation Network (MNRN) and the Nursing Services.
• Maintains the Nursing Station as a vital communication center.
• Communicates with all levels of employees patients and visitors.
• Prepares records and reports and maintains charts as directed.
• Participates in effective and efficient management of material and financial resources.
• Informs the Director of Nursing and/or Clinical Manager of unit status in regards to clerical function system maintenance and work flow.
• Responsible for the implementation of customer service standards with patient family staff and visitors.
• Demonstrates job knowledge and takes steps to remain competent in skills required.
• Participates in nursing in-services.
• Maintains hospital and unit based competency.
• Uses electronic systems as required to comply with mandatory education and training.
• Assist with the training of new nursing staff.
• Demonstrates interest in the position keeps up-to-date with changes in responsibilities and makes efforts to learn new skills.
• Attends staff meeting or attains newsletter to gain information related to unit activities and goals.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• Less than 1 year 6 months of hospital or health service related experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• The ideal candidate must have excellent customer service skills sensitivity to patients and family members be able to work in a team with various healthcare professionals ability to multi task in a fast paced environment and be highly organized.

This position has a hiring range of USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.