Unit Clerk - MedSurg/Tele - Full Time (Days)

Job: Unit Clerk
Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Job Category: 5 Administrative Support Workers

Position Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager or Registered Nurse, the Unit Clerk performs the duties of receptionist and maintains all time-sensitive clerical/secretarial activities of the nursing unit, answering patient lights, and admission and discharge procedures. The Unit Clerk performs unit needs under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, and functions as the focal communication source in the nursing station to include activation of Stroke, STEMI, and Trauma teams, using good public relations skills.

Essential Functions

• Answers call lights in courteous and timely manner and gets message to appropriate person.
• Answers telephone in courteous and timely manner and directs call appropriately.
• Initiates, assembles and maintains charts as needed for new admits.
• Scans test results into the EMR when necessary.
• Advises nursing staff and physicians of incomplete documentation.
• Makes copies of documentation, in a timely manner, as needed.
• Correctly updates census board regularly during shift.
• Maintains organization in nurse’s station for use by all staff members.
• Orders supplies for unit when necessary.
• Reports off to oncoming staff at shift change.
• Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
• Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
• Will act as safety sitter as needed.
• Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Work Experience

• One year of clerical and medical terminology experience preferred.
• Clerical and medical terminology experience preferred.
• Basic computer experience preferred.
• Legible handwriting and ability to spell, ability to read and write English preferred.
• Utilize effective oral and written communication skills preferred.
• Performance of simple math calculations preferred.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling
Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time
1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66
11-20 0-66 11-20 0-66
21-50 0-66 21-50 0-66
51-75 0-66 51-75 0-66
76-100 0-66 76-100 0-66

Movement % Time
Bend/Stoop/Twist 34-66
Crouch/Squat 34-66
Kneel/Crawl 0-33
Reach above Shoulder 0-33
Reach below Shoulder 34-66
Repetitive Arm 0-33
Repetitive Hand 0-33
Grasping 0-33
Squeezing 0-33
Climb Stairs 0-33
Walking Uneven 0-33
Walking Even 34-66

Environment % Time
Indoors 67-100
Outdoors 0-33
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33

Equipment % Time
Motor Vehicles None
Foot Pedals None
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33

Work near % Time
Machinery 0-33
Electricity 0-33
Sharps 0-33
Chemicals 0-33
Fumes 0-33
Heights None

Vision
Depth Perception Required
< 20" Required
Color Not Required
Peripheral Required

Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR
Sit 1 3
Stand 4 4.5
Walk 4 4.5