Unit Clerk

The Unit Clerk is responsible for receptionist and clerical tasks on the nursing unit. She/he assists the nurses in maintaining unit communications and the transcription/transmittal of physicians' orders, as appropriate.   Greets and assists patients,  visitors,  physicians,  and  other hospital staff.  Answer telephones within the nurses’ station, responds to general information requests and conveys messages. Participates  in maintaining  complete;  accurate  medical  records  and  a current  patient/unit  data within the information  system.  Performs routine clerical tasks including order entry/data retrieval, as appropriate to the clinical area.  Assists  in  providing  prompt  response  to  patient’s  call  system,  refers  requests  promptly  and appropriately.  Places calls to physicians' offices and to other departments as requested.  Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient's rights. Maintains confidentiality of the patient.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.  Medical terminology and computer skills preferred.