Unit Clerk Position Available In Chatham, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Unit Clerk in Savannah, GA, for the Emergency Department is responsible for transcribing physician orders, maintaining medication records, and organizing supplies for the nursing unit. A high school diploma is preferred with 1-2 years of clerical experience. Duties include maintaining office protocols, answering calls professionally, transcribing orders accurately, and monitoring patient cardiac rhythms. This full-time position requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Job Description
Unit Clerk
Savannah, GA
CH – Emergency Department
Full Time – Other
Req #:
PR21211-14533
Position Summary
The Unit Clerk transcribes and posts Physician orders; maintains Medication Administration Records; transcribes appropriate information on patient’s graphic record; assists in maintaining PAR Levels of supplies for the
Nursing Unit:
observes, recognizes and documents EKG rhythms in the patient’s chart, coordinates incoming telephone messages, makes outgoing calls as needed, assists patients, orders tests and procedures, obtains old charts and previous test results, develops patient charts,maintains an organized work environment inlcuding nurses station and breakroom.
Education
High School Diploma – Preferred
Experience
1-2 Years clerical – Preferred
License & Certification
None Required
Core Job Functions
Supports Director in maintenance of calendar, documents and files. Collates data for operational budget and other financials. Maintains office protocols.
Call lights and phones are answered in an efficient and professional manner and messages are communicated to the appropriate person. Work area is kept organized and clean.
Communicates with internal and external customers in a professional, timely manner. Accurately transcribe orders and enters departmental charges day of procedure.
Observes cardiac monitors for abnormal rhythms and rates and reports to nursing staff. Ensures all patients are placed on monitor upon arrival to the floor and places rhythm strip on patient’s chart per guidelines. Accurately identifies lethal arrhythmias and initiates appropriate alert.
Complies with regulatory guidelines for work area and professional practice. Communicates safety risk to other providers. Facilitates system/ department in obtaining appropriate reimbursement/ revenue.
Monitors departmental inventory, supplies and equipment for needs, waste and/or malfunction. Maintains clean work area. Creates and maintains patient charts and paperwork from admission to discharge.
