Unit Clerk
- Labor & Delivery
- Full Time Evening White Plains Hospital
- 4.
3 White Plains, NY Job Details Full-time $23.35 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or
GED Full Job Description City/State:
White Plains, New York Department:
Obstetrics_Gynecology Acute Labor And Delivery_1
Bargaining Unit:
WPH
SEIU Work Shift:
Evening Work Days:
MON-FRI, ALTERNATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS
Scheduled Hours:
3 PM-11
PM Hours Per Pay Period:
75
Pay Rate/Range:
$23.35
35 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. Job Summary The Unit Clerk acts as a receptionist, communicating using good customer service skills with all persons. The Unit Clerk performs clerical duties and is also responsible for preparation and maintenance of the patient's chart including order transcription. Maintaining confidentiality and accuracy of patient records is an extremely important aspect of this position. Essential Functions 1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors 2. Maintains medical records of patients on unit. 3. Enters requests such as patient assignments into the computer, optilink or manual system in a timely and accurate fashion 4. Answers and places phone calls 5. Answers patient call lights and communicates information to nursing staff. 6. Demonstrates effective time management 7. Maintains established inventories of supplies. 8. Maintains an orderly environment at the nurse's station utilize 9. Assures smooth clerical operation on the unit. 10. Adheres to WPH policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, customer service, attendance and submission of annual physicals 11. Utilizes the computer for order entry and for ordering supplies. 12. Verifies stock supplies and prepares requisitions to maintain established inventories. 13. Transports supplies and specimens and performs other errands as requested. 14. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Required or GED Required Previous work experience with some knowledge of clerical and hospital procedure preferred. Preferred Previous experience with computer and/or office machines preferred Planning & Organizational Skills Communication Skills Team Work Adaptability Maintains Composure under Stress May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc. Ability to remain in stationary position 90% of the time Ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruption, attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time, attend to multiple tasks at the same time while maintaining accuracy. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Constantly utilizes/operates computer to access information Ability to communicate to physicians and other hospital employees regarding requests for information White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
