Health Unit Clerk | Emergency Department
Monument Health, Rapid City, SD, United States
Job Opportunity
Assist the nursing staff in providing efficient, effective and safe patient care specific to diagnosis and age of patient served, utilizing communication, and clerical skills. This is based on the knowledge of growth and development over the life span. The care is provided under the direction of the nurse in accordance with accepted hospital standards, policies, unit specific competencies and the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act.
Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
Supportive work culture
Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
Flexible scheduling
Essential Functions:
Completes all assigned clerical activities.
Contributes to patient care in accordance with unit guidelines.
Contributes to the permanent document of patient data.
Recognizes an emergency situation and initiates appropriate responses.
Able to prioritize physician's orders and initiate appropriate action in a timely manner as evidenced by observation and feedback.
Accurately transcribes physician's orders as evidenced by chart review/audit.
Acts as a receptionist and participates in admission, discharge, and transfer of patients as evidenced by observation and feedback.
Utilizes sound judgment in the reporting of data and in the provision of patient care.
All other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements:
Preferred:
Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
Certification - Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - South Dakota Board of Nursing
Experience - 1+ years of Clerical Experience; 1+ years of Medical Terminology Experience
Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Physical Requirements: Medium work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and or up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
Job Category: Nursing
Job Family: Nursing Support
Shift: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
Employee Type: Regular
Assist the nursing staff in providing efficient, effective and safe patient care specific to diagnosis and age of patient served, utilizing communication, and clerical skills. This is based on the knowledge of growth and development over the life span. The care is provided under the direction of the nurse in accordance with accepted hospital standards, policies, unit specific competencies and the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act.
Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
Supportive work culture
Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
Flexible scheduling
Essential Functions:
Completes all assigned clerical activities.
Contributes to patient care in accordance with unit guidelines.
Contributes to the permanent document of patient data.
Recognizes an emergency situation and initiates appropriate responses.
Able to prioritize physician's orders and initiate appropriate action in a timely manner as evidenced by observation and feedback.
Accurately transcribes physician's orders as evidenced by chart review/audit.
Acts as a receptionist and participates in admission, discharge, and transfer of patients as evidenced by observation and feedback.
Utilizes sound judgment in the reporting of data and in the provision of patient care.
All other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements:
Preferred:
Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
Certification - Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - South Dakota Board of Nursing
Experience - 1+ years of Clerical Experience; 1+ years of Medical Terminology Experience
Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Physical Requirements: Medium work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and or up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
Job Category: Nursing
Job Family: Nursing Support
Shift: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
Employee Type: Regular