hospital unit clerk

Lavaca Medical Center

We are currently seeking a highly skilled, compassionate and reliable Unit Clerk to serve on the med-surg floor of our hospital. In this role, work under the direction of nursing staff and physicians to coordinate patient appointments and perform clerical duties. You will also act as receptionists and communicate with patients on the phone and in person, and should possess the ability to work within our iCare team.In order to maintain the trust of our community, prospective Med-Surg Unit Clerk should foster our iCare values of Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. In addition, the candidate should be able to perform the essential duties, as well as meet the qualifications listed below.Position Duties &amp; Responsibilities:<ul><li>Full Time 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. shift</li><li>Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers within a secretarial or general office function at a hospital.</li><li>Answer phones, order supplies, and transcribe orders given by physicians. Handle patient's paperwork, such as discharge, admission, and personal information forms.</li><li>Must possess strong communication skills, including verbal and written, as well as be able to effectively multi-task.</li><li>Office skills, such as organizing, filing, and scheduling.</li></ul>Job duties of a unit clerk may include using a computer to document physician orders, preparing patient treatment charts, updating patient information, and scheduling appointments.You will work under the supervision of physicians and nurses, taking direction and accommodating clerical needs. Patient confidentiality is emphasized and unit clerks must abide by these standards.**Lavaca Medical Center is a 25-bed rural hospital located in Hallettsville, Texas. A rural health clinic, Lavaca Family Health Clinic, is located within the facility, as well. We are looking for energetic, dedicated employees to help us achieve our vision of &quot;Continued Healthcare Excellence - Every Patient, Every Time&quot;. For more information on our facility, please visit, www.lavacamedicalcenter.com.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Disability insurance</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>High school or equivalent (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)</li><li>Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)</li><li>health care clerical: 1 year (Preferred)</li><li>EHR systems: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Full Time (3p-11p) Medical/Surgical Unit Clerk (Unit Secretary)

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

<div>CNA/Ward Clerk position on the Med/Surg Floor. This is a PRN position to support staffing needs. 12 hour shifts (7 - 7) nights, days, weekends and holidays as needed. Shift differential paid for night shift and for weekend shift. 
Title: Nursing Assistant/Ward Clerk
Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization:
Assists nurses in providing nursing care. Works under the direct supervision of an RN. Assists by performing clerical duties within the nursing unit and acting as a receptionist. 
Reports To:
Inpatient Care Director/Registered Nurse 
Supervises:
None 
Duties and Responsibilities: 
 1. Bathes, feeds and cares for patients according to the level of skill and as directed by a nurse.
 2. Reports all significant information to nurse in charge of the patient.
 3. Works with the interdisciplinary team within the organization.
 4. Does cleaning of patient units, equipment, and nursing service areas.
 5. Keeps nurse informed of care rendered and duties performed.
 6. Answers call lights promptly and completes hourly rounding
 7. Delivers patient trays, assists in feeding patients, records amount eaten, and returns trays to kitchen.
 8. Collects and documents intake and output throughout the shift.
 9. Gives verbal report to nursing staff at end of shift. 
 10. Takes vital signs and assists with weighing patients as assigned.
 11. Assists with transferring patients by wheelchair or cart to other departments
 12. Assists patients with ambulation and other rehabilitation needs.
 13. Complies with hospital and nursing service policies.
 14. Attends staff meetings and in-service education when appropriate.
 15. Demonstrates willingness to support staffing and scheduling needs.
 16. Performs functions other than described above due to extenuating circumstances.
 17. Maintains skills in computer documentation.
 18. Assists in Long Term Care and Emergency Department when needed and census on floor allows. 
When acting as Ward Clerk:
 1. Acts as receptionist: answers telephone, operates the intercom, and answers questions of visitors as able.
 2. Delivers messages.
 3. Keeps patient charts up to date with current information. 
Physical &amp; Mental Requirements:
PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS<div><div> 
TASK 
X 
TASK 
X</div><div> 
1. 
Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. &amp; over 
X 
19. 
Pushing 
X</div><div> 
2. 
Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs. 
20. 
Stooping 
X</div><div> 
3. 
Light lifting, under 15 lbs. 
21. 
Climbing stairs</div><div> 
4.<div> 
Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. &amp;
over</div> 
X 
22. 
Climbing ladders</div><div> 
5. 
Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs. 
23. 
Operating mechanical equipment 
X</div><div> 
6. 
Light carrying, under 15 lbs. 
24. 
Operating office equipment 
X</div><div> 
7. 
Straight pulling 
X 
25. 
Operating motor vehicle</div><div> 
8. 
Pulling hand over hand 
26. 
Ability to see 
X</div><div> 
9. 
Repeated bending 
X 
27. 
Identify colors 
X</div><div> 
10. 
Reaching above shoulder 
X 
28. 
Depth perception needed 
X</div><div> 
11. 
Simple grasping 
X 
29. 
Hearing (with aid) 
X</div><div> 
12. 
Dual simultaneous grasping 
X 
30. 
Hearing (without aid) 
X</div><div> 
13. 
Walking 
X 
31. 
Ability to write 
X</div><div> 
14. 
Standing 
X 
32. 
Ability to count 
X</div><div> 
15. 
Sitting 
X 
33. 
Ability to read 
X</div><div> 
16. 
Crawling 
34. 
Other (please specify):</div><div> 
17. 
Twisting 
X 
35. 
Other (please specify):</div><div> 
18. 
Kneeling 
X 
36. 
Other (please specify):</div></div> 
RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS<div><div> 
TASK 
X 
TASK 
X</div><div> 
1. 
Outside 
13. 
Dust</div><div> 
2. 
Inside 
X 
14. 
Grease and oils</div><div> 
3. 
Travel 
15. 
Solvents</div><div> 
a) car 
16. 
Radiant/electrical energy</div><div> 
b) van 
17. 
Slippery/uneven walking surfaces</div><div> 
c) bus 
18.<div> 
Working around machines with moving parts
and moving objects</div></div><div> 
d) plane 
19. 
Working around moving objects or vehicles</div><div> 
4. 
Excessive heat 
20. 
Working below ground</div><div> 
5. 
Excessive cold 
21. 
Working on ladders or scaffolding</div><div> 
6. 
Excessive humidity 
22. 
Working with hands in water</div><div> 
7. 
Excessive dampness/chill 
23. 
Vibration</div><div> 
8. 
Dry atmosphere 
24. 
Working closely with others 
X</div><div> 
9. 
Excessive noise/intermittent 
25. 
Working alone</div><div> 
10. 
Constant noise 
26. 
Longer or irregular work hours 
X</div><div> 
11. 
Silica, asbestos, etc. 
27. 
Other (please specify):</div><div> 
12. 
Fumes, smoke, gases 
28. 
Other (please specify):</div></div> 
General Subjects of Concern:
 a. Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers, as applicable.
 b. Shows a positive attitude toward work schedules, department and hospital changes, assignments and other personnel.
 c. Presents professional appearance in dress and grooming, complies with departmental dress requirements and wears hospital identification badge.
 d. Conforms to hospital policy regarding use of sick time, personal days, notification of absence or tardiness.
 e. Is cost effective in utilization of time, equipment and supplies.
 f. Willingly cooperates with co-workers and other departments.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Experience:
Hospital experience preferred.
Education:
High School education or equivalent. Training in an approved 120 hour nurse aide course or equivalent training preferred. CPR certification within 3 months of employment.
Summary:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to perform by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. 
Salary related to this position is set by the Board of Trustees using the IHA annual Salary Survey to determine each job classification salary range. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an &quot;at will&quot; employment relationship. 
I hereby certify that I have received and reviewed this position description:
Nursing Assistant/Ward Clerk
I acknowledge that this position description is my current position at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital 
Received by: ________________________________________ Date: ____________
 Employee 
Presented by: _______________________________________ Date: ___________</div>

CNA/WARD CLERK (PRN)

State of New Mexico

Posting Details
 
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
 Why does the job exist?
 
Incumbent will be responsible for maintaining assigned unit medical record by auditing, filing, progress notes, sorting, and ordering proper forms. Other clerical duties including receptionist, ordering and receiving of supplies for assigned units. Order and monitor utilization of selected supplies, office printers, telephones, and forms. In addition, ward clerk will coordinate in town and out of town appointments for our patients, including transportation and staff.
 How does it get done?
 
Incumbents will audit confidential charts regularly for completeness including presence of all necessary documents and signatures; assure additional blank forms are available in chart. Review incoming report/documents daily for proper patient identification, data, Treatment Team signatures, routinely notifying supervisors of any deficiencies, and initiating corrective action.
 Who are the customers?
 
Patients/Residents/Clients
 Ideal Candidate
 
Patients/Residents/Clients
 Minimum Qualification
 
High School diploma or equivalent and three (3) months experience working in a hospital setting using medical terminology, processing and maintaining a medical records system, and/or use of Microsoft Office programs and hospital clinical software. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) months may substitute for the required experience.
 Employment Requirements
 
Must possess a valid Drivers License
 
Must obtain a Defensive Drivers Certificate
 
1. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.
 2. CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
 Working Conditions
 
Work is performed in an office setting, long hours of sitting and extreme computer use required, working in a very high stress level environment, must be able to lift/move a minimum of 25 lbs., may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
 Supplemental Information
 
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Agency Contact Information: Michelle Manzanares (505)454-2668 or Kaylene Maldonado (505)454-2371 Email
 
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
 
Bargaining Unit Position
 
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Unit Ward Clerk (DOH/NMBHI#13416)

Geisinger

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Summary</h3>
Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Unit Desk Clerk a minimum hiring rate of $16.24, with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse! 
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Job Duties</h3>
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. They will demonstrate a strong ability to meet both the orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements of the role.
Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential &mdash; this candidate consistently shows up on time and ready to contribute meaningfully each day. They are responsive and dependable, with excellent teamwork and communication skills that foster collaboration and support across the care team. A proactive and engaged presence is key to thriving in this role and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes.
Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of clerical duties in a patient care environment.<ul><li>
Participates in required patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational safety.</li><li>
Assures appropriate bed assignment.</li><li>
Ensures timely notification of teletracking upon discharge.</li><li>
Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards.</li><li>
Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standards.</li><li>
Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.</li><li>
Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests.</li><li>
Communicates patient related information promptly to the appropriate care team member.</li><li>
Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit.</li><li>
Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.</li><li>
Collaborates with other health care teams in order to facilitate multi-disciplinary patient care.</li><li>
Obtains and orders supplies.</li><li>
Files forms and reports according to standards.</li><li>
Maintains an organized patient care environment.</li><li>
Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment.</li><li>
Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.</li><li>
Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.</li><li>
Assists care team in the collection of necessary data or reports.</li><li>
Precepts and mentors new staff in a professional, positive manner.</li></ul> 
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:<ul><li>Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one</li><li>Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents</li><li>Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution</li><li>Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage</li><li>401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions</li><li>Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly</li><li>Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year</li><li>MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive</li><li>Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, &amp; pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more</li><li>Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance</li></ul>
Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now!<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Position Details</h3><ul><li><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Full Time, Day Shift Position (40 Hours/weekly)</h2></li><li><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
7am - 3:30pm</h2></li><li><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Every other weekend and holiday rotation required</h2></li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Education</h3>
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) 
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Experience</h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Certification(s) and License(s)</h3>
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) 
 
OUR PURPOSE &amp; VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.</div>

Unit Desk Clerk - Days - Progressive Care Unit

PAM Health

<div><div>If you&rsquo;re looking for a schedule that fits your lifestyle, check out PAM Health.</div><div></div><div> 
Some things that our hospital can offer YOU:</div><ul><li>
Opportunities for growth and advancement</li><li>
Flexible scheduling</li><li>
Employee Bonus Referral Program $$$</li><li>
Supportive leadership</li></ul><div> 
The Unit Secretary is responsible for nursing unit communication. Functions include serving as a receptionist, maintaining patient records, and transcribing and communicating physician orders as well as maintaining order at the nursing station. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.</div><ul><li> 
Education and Training: High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Certification as a Unit Secretary preferred.
</li><li>Experience: None required. Previous work experience in a medical environment preferred. Experience with office equipment desirable.</li></ul></div>

Hospital Unit Secretary (HUC) - PRN Rotating | Wausau Rehab

Hospital Unit Secretary (HUC) - PRN | Wausau Rehab

<div><div>If you&rsquo;re looking for a schedule that fits your lifestyle, check out PAM Health - and ask us about our comprehensive benefits package!</div><div></div><div> 
Some things that our hospital can offer YOU as a full-time employee:</div><ul><li>
Medical Benefits: EPO/HDHP/HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx &rsquo;n Go, and Teladoc</li><li>
Comprehensive dental and vision benefits</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial service</li><li>
Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings (HSA) accounts</li><li>
Life and Disability insurance benefits</li><li>
Education/In-Service Opportunities including continuing education and tuition assistance</li><li>
Supplemental benefits: Accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options</li><li>
Auto, Home, Cell Phone, and Gym Membership discount offerings</li><li>
Personal Travel Discounts</li><li>
Employee Bonus Referral Program</li><li>
401(k) plans and discretionary employer match</li><li>
Generous Paid Benefit Time</li></ul><div> 
The Unit Secretary is responsible for nursing unit communication. Functions include serving as a receptionist, maintaining patient records, and transcribing and communicating physician orders as well as maintaining order at the nursing station. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.</div><ul><li> 
Education and Training: High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Certification as a Unit Secretary preferred.
</li><li>Experience: None required. Previous work experience in a medical environment preferred. Experience with office equipment desirable.</li></ul></div>

Hospital Unit Secretary (HUC) - FT Nights | Tavares Rehab

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