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Unit Clerk - FlexStaff (Temp)
Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, United StatesPosted 1 months ago
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Job Description
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 3pm-11:30p-alternating weekends
Coordinates and expedites the flow of information through the unit; liaises between the unit and the hospital/external contacts; facilitates the flow of activities for patients and staff; maintains the clerical organization of the unit.
Responsibilities:
Performs diversified clerical and receptionist duties which may include, but are not limited to:
- Answering telephone and taking messages. Reporting requests and alerting management of any questions or issues
- Directing patients, physicians, visitors and staff to appropriate rooms, activities and other hospital areas, as needed
- Coordinating arrangements for tests, via computer
- Creating and maintaining patient charts during hospital stays. Preparing charts to accompany patient to off-unit activity
- Transcribes physician orders into appropriate documentation. Communicating any order changes or discrepancies to management
- Entering lab work/diagnostic testing requests, demographic and clinical information requests into computer system
- Reviewing patient charts upon discharge for completion, according to hospital policy, and submitting to Medical Records
- Notifying Admitting department of any changes in census resulting from newly assigned/transferred/discharged patients
- Coordinating room assignments with Admitting department and maintaining/changing patient records to reflect reassignment, including notification of when patient's room is ready
- Maintains chart areas, desks, files, etc. in neat and orderly condition
- Maintains department supply inventory. Performs related duties, as required.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required
- Prior clerical experience, preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to unit
Ability to communicate effectively.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).