Job Title

The Unit Clerk is responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties relating to the updating and organizing of information on a nursing unit and interacting with patients, families and staff to ensure smooth and efficient departmental operations. Responsibilities: • Adheres to Department specific state regulations, e.g., security of medication. • Maintains supply of materials necessary for patient care and for work related duties on the nursing unit. • Initiates requisitions for supplies, equipment, maintenance, and repair services. • Ensures patients, patient's families, and visitors are oriented to hospital. • Responds to inquiries and handles phone calls appropriately, including responding to calls from physicians. • Reports pertinent information or unusual circumstances to the supervisor in a timely manner. • Coordinates work within the unit and effectively interacts with co-workers and other staff members to ensure quality patient care. • Ensures patient's charts are in proper order and enters and completes orders into systems if required. • Contacts physicians, labs, x-rays, and other departments as necessary. • Effectively uses automated systems to perform work assignments. • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: Experience: Previous clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred; knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Licenses / Certifications: None