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UNIT CLERK in Randallstown, Maryland at LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health
Randallstown, Maryland, 21133, United States
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Job Description

The Unit Clerk performs a variety of clerical duties, which provide support to nursing staff, physicians, and other members of the patient care units.

Responsibilities include:

  • Maintains an effective and efficient flow of information by responding to customer requests and through coordination of interdepartmental communications.
  • Answers patient call system promptly, decides priority for responses, and immediately notifies appropriate personnel.
  • Answers telephones, routing calls and conveying messages, and places calls appropriately within the scope of their authority.
  • Works directly with the Nurse Manager/designee in coordinating patient flow, communications, maintenance of records.
  • Assists with traffic control and necessary communication. Adheres to policies related to patient confidentiality and information.
  • Facilitates patient admission, transfers and discharges through Nursing Patient Access and Housekeeping departments, including setting up and breaking down patient charts, and completing chart abstracts.
  • Enters physicians' orders into the computer system. Enters orders accurately (desired Admissions).
  • Ensures census reports are updated throughout work shift.

Experience

Required: Less than one year experience; basic employment skills; computer skills; standard office equipment skills

Education

Preferred: High School / GED

Licenses And Certification: Preferred - Medical Terminology Certification

Job Location

Randallstown, Maryland, 21133, United States

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