• Unit Clerk

    WMCHealth (Kingston, NY)


    Unit Clerk

     

    Company: HealthAlliance Hospital

     

    City/State: Kingston, NY

     

    Category: Clerical/Administrative Support

     

    Department: Emergency Room

     

    Union: No

     

    Position: Full Time

     

    Hours: 7a-7:p

     

    Shift: Day - 12 hour Shift

     

    Req #: 43761

     

    Posted Date: Jul 10, 2025

     

    Hiring Range: $19.475/hr

     

    External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/29812) Internal Applicant link

    Job Details:

    Provides coordination, clerical and administrative support to the health care team on patient care units. Maintains a customer focused approach establishing effective communication between the health care team and the patient, family/significant other.

    Responsibilities:

    + Communication – Demonstrates the ability to process and interface appropriate information between the health care team and the patient, family/significant other to ensure quality patient outcomes.

    + Secretarial – Maintains the flow of telephone communication through appropriate information gathering and relay.

    + Documentation – Appropriately transcribes MD orders and pertinent patient information.

    + Reception Services – Greets and directs all customers in a friendly and courteous manner.

    + Scheduling Patients – Appropriately schedules patients for all needed services.

    + Forms Management – Maintains knowledge of general Hospital and unit specific forms, ensuring adequate supplies are available at all times. Maintains daily logs and/or renewals for patient updates. i.e. DNR, Fall risk, etc.

    + Unit Specific Competencies – See attached.

    + Maintains all components of chart, i.e., thins, fills, inserts, labs, etc.

    + Acts as preceptor for all orienting and new unit coordinator.

    + Ensures that the documentation for admission, transfer and discharge processes are completed.

    + Performs any other duties as assigned.

    Experience:

    + Additional training or education in the health care/medical terminology field desirable. Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.

    Education:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent education/experience required

    Licenses/Certifications:

    + N/A

    Other:

    + Computer Skills required

    About Us:

    HealthAlliance Hospital

    Benefits:

    We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

    + Health Insurance

    + Dental

    + Vision

    + Retirement Savings Plan

    + Flexible Savings Account

    + Paid Time Off

    + Holidays

    + Tuition Reimbursement

     

    External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/29812) Internal Applicant link

     

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