Unit Clerk MG1 Step Down Unit Full Time Days (St. Mary)
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Job Location:
Langhorne, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
12 Hour Day ShiftDescription:
St. Mary Medical Center a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is looking for a Unit Clerk to join our team!Schedule: 7am-7:30pm.
The primary purpose of this position is to improve quality. To provide clerical support to the nursing staff through medical records maintenance ordering supplies and equipment transcription of physician orders and handling inter and intra departmental communications to assist with the coordination of patient care.
Protects the privacy and confidentiality of patients and employees.
Greets visitors patients families and physicians and directs them professionally. Addresses patients families visitors co-workers and physicians with courtesy and respect.
Establishes and maintains a positive working rapport with all physicians and nursing staff. Works as a team member demonstrating a positive supportive and helpful attitude towards patients families visitors co-workers and physicians.
Promotes and maintains a safe clean and orderly environment according to regulatory standards. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements laws and standards Joint Commission Dept of Health.
Answers patients call lights and assists them promptly. Answers the telephone using Trinitys phone etiquette standards directs all calls appropriately takes an accurate message and delivers to the appropriate individual. Maintains communication resources ex: Phone lists on-call schedule provider phone numbers.
Respects patients rights by knocking on the door calling patient by name and identifying self before entering the patients room.
Assures all patients have a correct identifying wristband daily.
Prepares charts for new admissions and transfers assuring all required forms are placed appropriately in the chart. Places laboratory results test results and other documentation in the appropriate section of the patients chart.
Monitors supply inventory completes and directs requisitions for supplies forms equipment or services required. Orders equipment and supplies for patient care according to the physicians orders. Notifies proper personnel of any equipment malfunctions.
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with the Nurse Manager and communicates any problems concerns or issues promptly to the Nurse Manager. Appropriately seeks assistance of the nurse manager or designee for conflict resolution.
Willingly accepts and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High School Graduate/Equivalent
Technical School/1 Year College & 2-4 years experience preferred
What We Offer:
Medical Dental & Vision Coverage
PTO Time
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Program
Free Parking
And more!
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Key Skills
- Typing
- Data Entry
- Hospital Experience
- Clerical Experience
- Computer Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medical Terminology
- Front Desk
- Transcription
- Filing
- Order Entry
- Word Processing
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
