UNIT CLERK - PACU/Recovery - Per Diem - Variable Shifts

Unit Clerk - PACU/Recovery - Per Diem

Shift: Variable 8 hours shifts, start/end times vary.

Job Description: 

PATIENT POPULATION:
The patient population served can be all patients, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn. This also includes services which affect facility staff, physicians, visitors, vendors and the general public.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Unit Clerk is responsible for performing and organizing the clerical activities necessary to maintain the medical record, ordering of office and medical supplies, and the coordination of on-going activities within the assigned unit. Under the direction of the Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor the role of Unit Clerk is responsible for assisting in assigning and placing patients in appropriate rooms.

Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act.
(Gov’t. Code §§ 3100, 3102)

Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization’s standards/code of conduct.

The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be a high school graduate or equivalent. Must fall into one of the following categories: (1) have successfully completed the Skills Lab and fundamentals of bedside care portion of their R.N. Program; or (2) have C.N.A. patient experience in a healthcare facility for six (6) months or greater; and (3) have their current and valid CNA license. Must have a basic understanding of Medical Terminology.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required. Ability to speak English, write legibly, and read, understand and follow directions. Have a basic understanding of Medical Terminology.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as metric system proportions and percentages if required.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Must have and maintain current BLS certification or obtain within orientation process, prior to hands-on patient care.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
*Indicates Essential Function

1 * On shift assigned, the Unit Clerk is responsible for all clerical duties related to computer entry and retrieval of data. Assists with the paper flow for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths.
2 * Maintains the medical record on each patient within the assigned unit. Assembles chart, transcribes orders for verification by R.N. Files reports. Maintains accuracy, completeness and neatness of the medical record.
3 * Utilizing appropriate telephone etiquette, answers phone promptly, screens, refers calls in accordance to policy and dispatches messages as requested. Initiates phone calls for nursing staff to physicians, nursing administration, UR, etc.
4 * Promptly and professionally responds to all patient call lights and refers patient needs to appropriate staff. Alerts shift charge nurse of undue delays in patient care.
5 * Demonstrates the working knowledge of how to correctly complete forms including consents, transfers, deaths, AMA, Occurrence Reports, etc. Accurately inputs orders for scheduling tests, x-rays and procedures via the order entry computer system.
6 * Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
7 * Monitors and coordinates flow of visitors in and out of departments.