Unit ClerkMedSurg days

AHS - Sherman Medical Center; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Texas is seeking a Unit Clerk to assist in the nursing station by performing clerical duties, coordinating patient admissions and transfers, and ensuring a clean environment. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, complete a unit clerk course, and maintain BLS certification. This role is essential for maintaining smooth operations on the unit.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of the unit clerk course required.
• Must attain and maintain BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Answer and communicate via central call system.
• Assist with orientation of new personnel.
• Demonstrate appropriate responses to codes.
• Assist in controlling unit budget.
• Transcribe forms and utilize computers.
• Maintain cleanliness and noise level at nursing station.
• Coordinate admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Unit Clerk course completion

BLS certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Unit Clerk assists in planning, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintains the physical environment of the area.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or GED required.
2. Successful completion of the unit clerk course given at WNJ.
3. Attain and maintain BLS certification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Answers and communicates central call system promptly.
2. Assists with orientation of new personnel.
3. Demonstrates appropriate responses to codes.
4. Assists in the control of unit budget.
5. Transcribes written forms and/or utilizes computer.
6. Maintains cost-effective use of supplies.
7. Maintain nursing station as to cleanliness and noise level.
8. Coordinates admission, discharge and transfer of patients on unit.
9. Maintain regular attendance
10. Performs other duties as assigned.