Unit Clerk Behavioral Health Services Unit C-2 Full-Time Day Shift 21739

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

Job Location:

Paramus, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Unit Clerk.

Job Duties

Acts as receptionist on the unit receiving all incoming phone calls greeting and directing visitors.

Assure prompt and courteous communication between all departments by scheduling tests promptly returning telephone calls quickly and taking and forwarding messages accurately.

Answers routine questions from patients and visitors on hospital policy.

Assembles patient charts checking that all required forms are present and replenishing forms as needed. Makes clerical entries on patients clinical records (e.g. enters TPR data onto graph in patients chart).

Transcribes lab work from doctors order sheet onto laboratory test requisition forms.

Notifies the appropriate personnel (e.g. dietary staff nurses on the unit) of new admissions.

Maintains accurate identification of all patients in the unit (e.g. prepares and attaches ID bracelets checks that labels for short-stay cubicles are accurate).

Enter admissions transfers (to include ambulatory to inpatient conversions) and discharges in log book. Makes discharge and transfer arrangements for patients (e.g. appointments special diets)

Prepares and maintains adequate supply of forms for patients records.

Reports low par levels to supervisor; prepares requisitions for supplies and stores items in designated area.

Sorts and distributes mail on the unit.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures objectives quality assurance program safety environmental and infection control standards.

Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Centers Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Centers Mission Vision and Values Statements.

Customer Service: respect flexibility knowledge confidence professionalism pleasant attitude patience and helpfulness.

All responses should be timely professional caring and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

Maintains statistical data as directed. Assists other personnel as necessary. Participates in orientation of ward clerks. Performs other related duties as required.

Other Duties
Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications
Experience
One year of clerical experience is preferred.
American Heart Association Heartsaver/CPR certification required.

Skills
Strong administrative skills Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for OPS Good organizational skills.
Good oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.
Must be computer literate.
Speaks reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Education
High school graduation or equivalent required.

Job Setting/Physical Demands
Various settings and related areas; contact with patients visitors staff.
Frequent prolonged standing/walking.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range

$17.66/ Hour

We provide a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive medical dental and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days personal time sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**We are dedicated to providing high-quality compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative sett...