Unit Clerk - FlexStaff (Temp)

Northwell
Poughkeepsie, NY

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 3pm-11:30p-alternating weekends Coordinates and expedites the flow of information through the unit; liaises between the unit and the hospital/external contacts; facilitates the flow of activities for patients and staff; maintains the clerical organization of the unit. Responsibilities:

Performs diversified clerical and receptionist duties which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Answering telephone and taking messages. Reporting requests and alerting management of any questions or issues
  • Directing patients, physicians, visitors and staff to appropriate rooms, activities and other hospital areas, as needed
  • Coordinating arrangements for tests, via computer
  • Creating and maintaining patient charts during hospital stays. Preparing charts to accompany patient to off-unit activity
  • Transcribes physician orders into appropriate documentation. Communicating any order changes or discrepancies to management
  • Entering lab work/diagnostic testing requests, demographic and clinical information requests into computer system
  • Reviewing patient charts upon discharge for completion, according to hospital policy, and submitting to Medical Records
  • Notifying Admitting department of any changes in census resulting from newly assigned/transferred/discharged patients
  • Coordinating room assignments with Admitting department and maintaining/changing patient records to reflect reassignment, including notification of when patient's room is ready
  • Maintains chart areas, desks, files, etc. in neat and orderly condition
  • Maintains department supply inventory. Performs related duties, as required.
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required
  • Prior clerical experience, preferred
  • Knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to unit
  • Ability to communicate effectively.

*Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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