Unit Clerk-Maternity Unit-Methodist

Shift: Saturday & Sunday 7am-7pm, works every 3 out of 4 weekends

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• Performs general secretarial/receptionist support to the department.

• Handles mail, performs routine copying and orders supplies.

• Answers, screens and routes calls. Communicates effectively with a wide variety of families and employees.

• Uses multiple software: Microsoft Office (Word) and EPIC.

• Reports any questions or concerns regarding compliance immediately to the attention of department or organization/hospital administrative staff.

• Utilizes a family-centered approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served.

• Shows responsible and accountable management of human, fiscal, and material resources.

• Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing personal and professional skills and knowledge related to the work area assigned.

• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.

• Integrates and demonstrates Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors, while adhering to the policies and procedures of UPHDM.

• Balances team and individual responsibilities; open and objective to other’s views; gives them welcome feedback; contributes to positive team goals; and puts the success of the team above own interests.

• Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience: Must be familiar with word processing software and basic computer skills. Previous healthcare experience preferred. One year experience in business or secretarial environment preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused.