What are the responsibilities and job description for the UNIT CLERK- MED/SURG position at McPherson Hospital?
Job description
Unit Clerk
Mission statement
Superior health care and exceptional service for each person, every time.
Vision
To be a vibrant and thriving five-star center for health, serving as our community's first choice for health and wellness.
Our C.A.R.E. Values
- Compassion - I will treat everyone with kindness, acceptance, empathy, and understanding.
- Accountability - I will be trustworthy, responsible, and dependable while taking ownership of my actions.
- Respect - I will value the feelings, wishes, rights, and traditions of everyone without judgment.
- Excellence - I will strive to understand and exceed the expectations of others.
Benefits:
Medical Insurance- Three different plans to choose from
MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions
Health Reimbursement & Savings Account
Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account
Dental
Vision
Identity Protection-Free
Hospital Indemnity
Life Insurance-Free
LTD/STD-Free
Voluntary Life & AD&D
403 (b) Retirement Plan- 4% employer contribution
ETO
EIB-Hospital contribution
JOB DESCRIPTION: UNIT CLERK
Department: Medical/Surgical
- Full-time
Job Summary: Perform clerical duties while coordinating communication throughout the nursing department. Completes paperwork as appropriate while assisting nursing staff and physicians.
Essential Functions/Accountabilities:
- Requestion supplies and inventory for staff so it is readily available.
- Update charts so all information is current for nurses/physicians.
- Orders labs, x-ray, etc. on order entry software as directed by the RN form MD orders.
- Perform clinical duties such as answer telephone, greeting visitors, answer questions, and directing messages to provide an organized flow of communication.
- Organizes and schedules all outpatient infusions.
- Answers call lights for patients when nurses are unavailable.
- Obtain patient medical records from other facilities/provider offices.
- Enter observation patient charges and blood administration charges into EMR.
- Schedule follow-up appointment for patients and enter in EMR.
OTHER SKILLS
1. As requested by Nursing Director/Supervisor
EDUCATION
Minimum:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) may include specialized or vocational courses
EXPERIENCE
- Secretarial Skills
- Computer skills related to CPSI and Outlook
- Formal training for certified nurse aide course
- Good communication skills
- Good organizational and time management skills
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $27,800 - $35,100
