Unit Clerk - MedSurgTele - Full Time Days
Unit Clerk - MedSurgTele - Full Time Days
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Job Description
Job: Unit Clerk
Classification: Hourly/NonExempt
Job Category: 5 Administrative Support Workers
Position Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager or Registered Nurse the Unit Clerk performs the duties of receptionist and maintains all timesensitive clerical/secretarial activities of the nursing unit answering patient lights and admission and discharge procedures. The Unit Clerk performs unit needs under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse and functions as the focal communication source in the nursing station to include activation of Stroke STEMI and Trauma teams using good public relations skills.
Essential Functions
Answers call lights in courteous and timely manner and gets message to appropriate person.
Answers telephone in courteous and timely manner and directs call appropriately.
Initiates assembles and maintains charts as needed for new admits.
Scans test results into the EMR when necessary.
Advises nursing staff and physicians of incomplete documentation.
Makes copies of documentation in a timely manner as needed.
Correctly updates census board regularly during shift.
Maintains organization in nurses station for use by all staff members.
Orders supplies for unit when necessary.
Reports off to oncoming staff at shift change.
Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
Will act as safety sitter as needed.
Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Work Experience
One year of clerical and medical terminology experience preferred.
Clerical and medical terminology experience preferred.
Basic computer experience preferred.
Legible handwriting and ability to spell ability to read and write English preferred.
Utilize effective oral and written communication skills preferred.
Performance of simple math calculations preferred.
Education
High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred.
BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling
Lbs. Time Lbs. Time
110 3
1 066
2 066
5 066
760 066
Movement Time
Bend/Stoop/Twist 3466
Crouch/Squat 3466
Kneel/Crawl 033
Reach above Shoulder 033
Reach below Shoulder 3466
Repetitive Arm 033
Repetitive Hand 033
Grasping 033
Squeezing 033
Climb Stairs 033
Walking Uneven 033
Walking Even 3466
Environment Time
Indoors 67100
Outdoors 033
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 033
Equipment Time
Motor Vehicles None
Foot Pedals None
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 033
Work near Time
Machinery 033
Electricity 033
Sharps 033
Chemicals 033
Fumes 033
Heights None
Vision
Depth Perception Required
< 20 Required
Color Not Required
Peripheral Required
Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR
Sit 1 3
Stand 4 4.5
Walk 4 4.5
Employment Type
Full-Time
