Unit Clerk
Position SummaryPerforms a variety of clerical duties, which provide support to nursing staff, physicians and other members of the patient care units.
Essential Functions:
Patient Record Management Prepares, maintains, and processes medical record throughout patient's hospitalization.
Tasks:
Assures timely data entry and accuracy of information.
Sets up and breaks down patient charts.
Completes chart abstracts/prepares and copies medical record for intra and inter-hospital transfers.
Works directly with the Nurse Manager/designee to maintain medical records during internal and external disasters.
Maintains manual backup system for transcription of physician's orders during computer downtimes.
Prints order forms and labels as requested.
Files test results, transcribed notes, and procedure reports in medical record.
Maintains, assembles, copies, prepares, and sends patient charts to medical records within 12 hours of discharge.
Makes ID bracelet, compiles patient medical record, and notifies Social Worker in order to complete admission, registration, and transfer of patients.
Routinely checks each medical record for proper order.
Routinely checks and removes excess labels and forms from chart.
Maintains log book.
Enters data into computer for pre-registered, direct admit and intra-hospital transfer patients; prints/completes and obtains appropriate signatures on forms.
Determines need for and orders food tray for late admissions and delayed meals, orders dietary changes and supplemental diets.
Operates manual and automated data systems and equipment to order laboratory tests, x-ray examinations, pharmacy and other hospital services.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Entry level knowledge; basic employment skills; High School diploma:
GED equivalent or High School certificate
Experience:
1-3 years Technical/Clinical Skills (Usage):
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
Communication Skills and Abilities.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Essential Functions:
Patient Record Management Prepares, maintains, and processes medical record throughout patient's hospitalization.
Tasks:
Assures timely data entry and accuracy of information.
Sets up and breaks down patient charts.
Completes chart abstracts/prepares and copies medical record for intra and inter-hospital transfers.
Works directly with the Nurse Manager/designee to maintain medical records during internal and external disasters.
Maintains manual backup system for transcription of physician's orders during computer downtimes.
Prints order forms and labels as requested.
Files test results, transcribed notes, and procedure reports in medical record.
Maintains, assembles, copies, prepares, and sends patient charts to medical records within 12 hours of discharge.
Makes ID bracelet, compiles patient medical record, and notifies Social Worker in order to complete admission, registration, and transfer of patients.
Routinely checks each medical record for proper order.
Routinely checks and removes excess labels and forms from chart.
Maintains log book.
Enters data into computer for pre-registered, direct admit and intra-hospital transfer patients; prints/completes and obtains appropriate signatures on forms.
Determines need for and orders food tray for late admissions and delayed meals, orders dietary changes and supplemental diets.
Operates manual and automated data systems and equipment to order laboratory tests, x-ray examinations, pharmacy and other hospital services.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Entry level knowledge; basic employment skills; High School diploma:
GED equivalent or High School certificate
Experience:
1-3 years Technical/Clinical Skills (Usage):
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
Communication Skills and Abilities.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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