Job Title: Unit Clerk

Department: Emergency Services

Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts, 6:45am-7:15pm or 6:45pm-7:15am

 

 

SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Director/Manager or delegate, assists in planning, organizing, implementing evaluating the activities occurring on the nursing unit by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs various clerical duties related to the updating and organizing of information on the nursing units. Establishes & maintains the patient record on the unit. Answers the telephone in a professional manner and directs calls to appropriate individuals and/or takes messages. Stock units with office supplies; prepares requisitions to maintain established inventories. Faxes and photocopies information as needed. Obtains supplies as requested by the nursing staff.

Records information, such as physicians' orders and instructions, dietary requirements, and medication information, on patient charts and medical records, as needed.

Adheres to HIPAA guidelines by accessing PHI in accordance with departmental assignment

Welcomes visitors, answers inquiries, gives directions and refers inquiries to nursing and physician staff as needed.

Provides support and necessary information to nurses, providers, offices, etc.

Arranges discharges/ transfers by notifying patient transport services.

Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations and adhering to Infection Prevention Policies

May transport patients in wheelchair to locations within facility

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Computer literacy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent

One (1) year experience of clerical work in the medical field

Medical terminology

UNION:

1199 - Service Maintenance and Clerical (CPH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$18.09 - $26.26

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.