What are the responsibilities and job description for the Evening Unit Clerk-Adults position at KVC Health Systems?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary :
The unit clerk provides assistance for medical and nursing staff at KVC Hospitals facilities. The Unit Clerks are responsible for adhering to the Employee Manual, Operations Manual and organizational policies and procedures in completing job responsibilities. When needed will assist with direct care of patients.
Schedule :
Tuesday-Saturday : 3pm-10 pm
Pay :
16-$19 / hr
Plus an additional $1 / hr for evening differential or $1.50 / hr for weekend differential
Education :
High School Diploma or GED from an accredited high school
Experience :
One to three months related experience and / or training in a hospital or other care facility.
Experience working with individuals with behavioral problems preferred.
Preferred Experience / Skills :
Microsoft word and Excel programs as well as Outlook email.
Certification / Licensure :
At least 21 years old
Valid Drivers License
Valid Auto Insurance
Current certified nursing aide or certified medication aide preferred
Job Duties / Responsibilities :
Assist nurses with lab and xray orders
Assists phlebotomist with gathering patients for labs in the morning
Files and scans documents into EHR (ex lab results, faxes pharmacy orders and behavioral health tech sheets
Answer and screen calls for charge nurse
Ordering supplies-hospital and office supplies and stocking supplies
Assists in cleaning and organizing units to make them “Tour Ready” when necessary
Submits work orders
Daily log of the refrigerator temps
Complies unit census and updates bed list and risk status changes
Faxes documents (RX refills, consents to admission, bridge to discharge, etc.)
Coordinates client’s off site appointments and special services (IE : interpreters)
Creates paper charts for new admissions
Obtains vital signs and EKG as delegated by a nurse
Helps coordinate discharges with the unit nurse and staff (print off discharge paperwork, enter discharge survey results, etc.)
Scan ER records Labs and EKG into EHR
Works with nursing staff to ensure client photographs are up to date in paper and electronic charts
Obtain medical records from other hospitals like ER or other psychiatric hospitals
Following up on orders of Psychological testing and Competency evaluation
Ensures all printed orders has been transcribed and signed by Physicians
Attends staff meetings as directed
Attends and completes all required in service training and coursework on an annual basis per agency requirements.
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