Unit Clerk, PRN

Company: Ardent Health Services
Location: Harker Heights
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY :

This position is responsible for a broad range of clerical duties to include:

Answering telephones, taking and routing messages, and greeting and assisting visitors.

Responds to routine inquiries; schedules appointments, and transcribes physician orders.

Prepare reports, purchase orders and other business documents.

Utilize various types of office equipment to include intercommunications system, computer, fax and copier. Work closely with nursing personnel, medical staff and the public. Maintain records, files and forms.

Orders, stocks and maintains supply and equipment inventories.

Add charge entry.

Delivers specimens and transports patients.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Transcribes medical plan of care.
• Maintains work environment and organizes unit.
• Provides clerical support.
• Collaborates with appropriate health care team members to help coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely manner.
• Documents legibly with correct abbreviations on correct forms in a timely manner.
• Facilitates staff development.
• Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications.
• Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment using supplies judiciously.
• Handles/transports medications/solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Communicates with customers demonstrating respect and compassion.
• Makes a good impression on the telephone and exercises proper phone etiquette.
• Protects patients' and co-workers' right to privacy and confidentiality and follows HIPAA guidelines.
• Complies with safety standards and takes responsibility for improvement of work environment.
• Serves as an ambassador of SMCHH by promptly welcoming customers, showing sensitivity to how actions are perceived, and taking responsibility for actions.
  Qualifications
  
  High School Diploma or Equivalency
  
  Previous experience in an acute care hospital environment preferred

Keywords: Ardent Health Services, Killeen , Unit Clerk, PRN, Other , Harker Heights, Texas