Unit Clerk - 3W General Medical

Company: Lancaster General Health
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: November 20, 2019

Job Description:

Company Lancaster General Hospital Cost Center 3553 3W General Medical & Surgical Supervisory Organization 3W General Medical and Surgical Grade G05 Summary Position is located in Lancaster, PA Position will work 32 hours/week between the hours of 11am- 11pm ; weekend/holiday rotation Every 3rd weekend 7am- 7pm This position requires PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances. ATTENTION: Please be aware that, if you are an external applicant, you may need to complete an online assessment as part of the hiring process. This assessment will be sent to the e-mail address that you included in your application. Please note: Some e-mail accounts may receive the assessment e-mail in their junk/spam e-mail. This assessment must be completed within 5 days of receiving it. POSITION SUMMARY: Assumes responsibility for the organization of the nurse’s station and monitors all related activity.  Performs multiple clerical duties necessary for maintaining complete and correct kardex, clinical charts, records, charges and reports.  Performs a variety of receptionist duties within assigned areas. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: Transcribes all orders from the patient charts onto the chart and medication sheets.  Completes all paperwork and telephone notifications related to those procedures.  Notifies the RN of all STAT/Now orders. Organizes and maintains patient records by filing reports on the appropriate charts, calling for old records on all admissions, thinning charts, copying reports, assembling charts and ensuring completeness. Coordinates communication with physicians, staff, patients and families through use of telephone and intercom systems. Completes documentation related to unit activity such as current census, patient admissions, discharges, transfers, surgeries, Nursing Station Activity Sheet and diet sheets under the direction of the Head Nurse. JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent (GED). One (1) year of computer experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of secretarial experience. One (1) year of experience with medical terminology.

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