Start Date:

Open Until Filled. 

Qualifications:

Unit Clerk

• High School Graduate
• Medical Terminology
• Computer skills
• Telephone skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple duties

Endo Reprocessing Tech.

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Current BLS Certification
• Able to adhere to strict guidelines with full compliance at all times
• Able to detect discrepancies in equipment used 
• Able to read and write English with full understanding
• Able to deal effectively with distractions
• Able to work well in a team environment

Duties &
Responsibilities:

Job Summary

Unit Clerk

 The Unit Clerk performs general duties and is in charge of maintaining the charts.  The Unit Clerk assists in coordinating interdepartmental patient activities.  The Unit Clerk works closely with the Charge Nurse to ensure physician’s orders are noted.

Endo Reprocessing Tech.

Under the direction of LVN/RN, manually cleans, reprocesses and stores equipment used during endoscopic procedures.

Duties

Unit Clerk

• Demonstrates professional responsibility in role of Unit Clerk
  • Complies with personnel policies
  • Takes action based on constructive performance evaluations and feedback
  • Maintains confidentiality when interacting with patient’s families personnel and the public
  • Completes all shift duties prior to end of shift
  • Attends 75% of scheduled staff meetings
  • Arrives on time consistently
  • Orients new employees
  • Floats between units
• Accurately performs clerical duties
  • Orders tests and procedures accurately
    • Laboratory requisitions
    • X-ray
    • EKG
    • EEG
    • Physical Therapy
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Speech Therapy
    • Dietary
    • Special procedures
  • Arranges patient transfers and photocopies charts for transfers
  • Arranges appointments for patients
  • Transcribes all physicians orders on to Kardex and MAR accurately
    • Initials all transcriptions
  • Files all incoming chart information in proper sequence
  • Screens charts for completeness
    • Notes missing signatures
  • Tears down charts in proper sequence
  • Demonstrates telephone skills
    • Knowledge of all phone functions
    • Politely answers all calls
    • Identifies Unit, name and title
    • Demonstrate how to place emergency calls
    • Calls physicians when requested
• Informs staffing office of all admissions, transfers and discharges as they occur
  • Reports incoming information to Charge Nurse
  • Relates unit policy regarding visitors to family and friends
  • Accurately gives report to on-coming unit clerk
•  Unit Duties
  • Maintains neat and orderly desk work area
  • Orders and stocks unit supplies

Endo Reprocessing Tech.

• Under the direction of the LVN/RN, manually cleans, reprocesses and stores equipment
• Assists with endoscopic room set-up
• Assists with post procedural room cleaning
• Assists with patient greeting and in-patient transportation
• Assists with stocking of endoscopic room, reprocessing and storage rooms
• Other duties as assigned by Ambulatory Care Services Manager and Charge nurse

Other Info:

Lifting Requirements:

Unit Clerk

Sedentary – frequently carries 10 pounds or less and occasionally carrying such items as binders, charts, etc. up to 25 pounds.

Endo Reprocessing Tech.

Considered Medium.  Must be able to pull, push, reach, bend, stoop for stocking and moving/cleaning equipment.

Job Posted:

11/07/2024

Contact Name:

Human Resources

Contact Phone:

530.712.2137

hrrecruiting@orohosp.com