• Unit Clerk

    WMCHealth (Port Jervis, NY)


    Unit Clerk

     

    Company: Bon Secours Community Hospital

     

    City/State: Port Jervis, NY

     

    Category: Clerical/Administrative Support

     

    Department: Emergency Room

     

    Union: YES

     

    Union Name: 1199 - UHCWE

     

    Position: Per Diem

     

    Hours: varies

     

    Shift: Per Diem

     

    Req #: 9444

     

    Posted Date: Feb 19, 2025

     

    Hiring Range: $19.74

     

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    Job Details:

    The Unit Clerk is responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties relating to the updating and organizing of information on a nursing unit and interacting with patients, families and staff to ensure smooth and efficient departmental operations.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Adheres to Department specific state regulations, e.g., security of medication.

    + Maintains supply of materials necessary for patient care and for work related duties on the nursing unit.

    + Initiates requisitions for supplies, equipment, maintenance and repair services.

    + Ensures patients, patient's families, and visitors are oriented to hospital.

    + Responds to inquiries and handles phone calls appropriately, including responding to calls from physicians.

    + Reports pertinent information or unusual circumstances to the supervisor in a timely manner.

    + Coordinates work within the unit and effectively interacts with co-workers and other staff members to ensure quality patient care.

    + Ensures patient's charts are in proper order, and enters and completes orders into systems if required.

    + Contacts physicians, labs, x-rays, and other departments as necessary.

    + Effectively uses automated systems to perform work assignments.

    QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

    Previous clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred; knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

    EDUCATION:

    High school diploma or equivalent required.

    OTHER:

    If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

    About Us:

    Bon Secours Community Hospital

     

    For nearly a century, Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY, has served the residents of western Orange County, NY, Pike County, PA, and northern Sussex County, NJ, as the area’s premier healthcare provider. The hospital serves its community with 122 beds for acute care and medical-surgical services, a 24-hour emergency department, long-term care and rehabilitation, a dedicated bariatric surgery unit, behavioral health, and outpatient services.

     

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