Unit Clerk

Job description

Job Title: Unit Clerk Department: Inpatient Nursing Unit: Reports to: Inpatient Manager: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Job Summary: The Unit Clerk provides front-line administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient patient admissions, transfers and discharges. This role is vital in maintaining the daily activities of the Inpatient Unit while upholding hospital policies and confidentiality standards. Key Duties and Responsibilities: - Performs receptionist and clerical duties to assist the health care team in providing quality patient care. - Utilizes the computer extensively. - Greet, assists, and/or redirects visitors, patients, physicians, employees, and the public in a courteous and professional manner. - Respond promptly to all individuals seeking information. - Answer and direct phone calls to appropriate departments or staff. - Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, faxes and emails related to patient care. - Responsible for initiating, updating, and maintaining patient information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and physical chart. - Coordinates activities to maintain an organized and efficient department. - Maintains daily inventory of designated offi...