Unit Clerk - 8th Floor - University Hospital
Long Island University, Mobile, AL, United States
USA Health Job Opportunity
USA Health is transforming medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values
Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality
Participates in the evaluation of environmental and safety issues and intervenes appropriately
Assists with orientation of new employees as assigned
Requires minimal supervision to safely perform essential functions
Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving equipment that is necessary to perform essential functions
Maintains clean work area with appropriate forms and supplies
Responds to call lights and promptly relays information to the appropriate nursing personnel
Acknowledges the presence of staff, physicians and visitors at the nursing station
Runs errands to support the needs of the unit
Processes requests and orders during computer downtime
Checks unit census and updates condition codes
Utilizes computer terminal to access the Hospital Information Systems
Utilizes the Hospital Information System to enter requests for unit maintenance and repair
Schedule and coordinate diagnostic procedures and continued care/follow up appointments
Order supplies and unit inventory
Process patient charges
Check unit census and updates condition codes
Complete patient transfers and discharges
Replenishes chart stationary
Serves as receptionist
Answers the telephone in a prompt and courteous manner
Performs general clerical duties
Prepares unit admission packs
Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone
Notifies Charge Nurse when leaving unit
Maintains accurate and complete records by posting all forms and reports in correct order
Updates Kardex as needed and completes orders by forwarding forms utilizing the FAX machine
Performs chart reduction
Maintains a neat and properly ordered chart
Prepares chart for Medical Records upon discharge
Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements
Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job
Adheres to Infection Control and Safety Standards
Keeps unit material/flow sheets stocked
Keeps unit desk free of clutter at all times
Processes laboratory samples for analysis in a prompt and accurate manner
Participates on committees as assigned
Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Actively demonstrates good oral and written communication skills with both internal and external customers
Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others
Is proficient in ability to print and fax documents
Knowledge and ability to learn and apply job functions, and minimal medical terminology knowledge
Strong organizational and time management skills
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
USA Health is transforming medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values
Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality
Participates in the evaluation of environmental and safety issues and intervenes appropriately
Assists with orientation of new employees as assigned
Requires minimal supervision to safely perform essential functions
Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving equipment that is necessary to perform essential functions
Maintains clean work area with appropriate forms and supplies
Responds to call lights and promptly relays information to the appropriate nursing personnel
Acknowledges the presence of staff, physicians and visitors at the nursing station
Runs errands to support the needs of the unit
Processes requests and orders during computer downtime
Checks unit census and updates condition codes
Utilizes computer terminal to access the Hospital Information Systems
Utilizes the Hospital Information System to enter requests for unit maintenance and repair
Schedule and coordinate diagnostic procedures and continued care/follow up appointments
Order supplies and unit inventory
Process patient charges
Check unit census and updates condition codes
Complete patient transfers and discharges
Replenishes chart stationary
Serves as receptionist
Answers the telephone in a prompt and courteous manner
Performs general clerical duties
Prepares unit admission packs
Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone
Notifies Charge Nurse when leaving unit
Maintains accurate and complete records by posting all forms and reports in correct order
Updates Kardex as needed and completes orders by forwarding forms utilizing the FAX machine
Performs chart reduction
Maintains a neat and properly ordered chart
Prepares chart for Medical Records upon discharge
Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements
Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job
Adheres to Infection Control and Safety Standards
Keeps unit material/flow sheets stocked
Keeps unit desk free of clutter at all times
Processes laboratory samples for analysis in a prompt and accurate manner
Participates on committees as assigned
Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Actively demonstrates good oral and written communication skills with both internal and external customers
Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others
Is proficient in ability to print and fax documents
Knowledge and ability to learn and apply job functions, and minimal medical terminology knowledge
Strong organizational and time management skills
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.