Job Location : Fort Washington,PA, USA
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Day Shift
Description:
St. Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Unit Clerk to join our team!
Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours weekly/Day Shift
The primary purpose of this position is to improve quality. To provide clerical support to the nursing staff through medical records maintenance, ordering supplies and equipment, transcription of physician orders and handling inter and intra departmental communications to assist with the coordination of patient care.
* Greets visitors, patients, families and physicians and directs them appropriately.
* Answers the telephone, directs all calls appropriately, takes an accurate message and delivers to the appropriate individual.
* Maintains communication resources, ex: on-call schedule, MD phone numbers, and beeper numbers.
* Demonstrates telephone etiquette.
* Answers patients' call lights and assists patients promptly.
* Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with the Nurse Manager and staff.
* Communicates any problems, concerns or issues promptly to the Nurse Manager.
* Follows written instructions accurately and in a timely manner.
* Prepares charts for new admissions assuring all required forms are placed appropriately in the chart.
* Places laboratory results, test results and other documentation in the appropriate section of the patients' chart.
Qualifications:
* High School Graduate/Equivalent
What We Offer
* Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
* Retirement Savings Program
* Paid Time Off
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Free Parking
* And more!
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.