Unit Clerk

Job description

22.5 hrs Every other weekend, holidays as needed Job Description: Coordinates and expedites the flow of information through the unit; liaises between the unit and the hospital/external contacts; facilitates the flow of activities for patients and staff; maintains the clerical organization of the unit. Job Responsibility: *ADA Essential Functions - * Performs diversified clerical and receptionist duties which may include, but are not limited to: - Answering telephone and taking messages.Reporting requests and alerting management of any questions or issues. - Directing patients, physicians, visitors and staff to appropriate rooms, activities and other hospital areas, as needed. - Coordinating arrangements for tests, via computer. - Creating and maintaining patient charts during hospital stays.Preparing charts to accompany patient to off-unit activity. - Transcribes physician orders into appropriate documentation.Communicating any order changes or discrepancies to management. - Entering lab work/diagnostic testing requests, demographic and clinical information requests into computer system. - Reviewing patient charts upon discharge for completion, according to hospital policy, and sub...