Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)
Unit Clerk - ARH Advanced Care, Inc.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), Hazard, Kentucky, United States, 41771
Overview
The Unit Clerk is responsible for efficient and courteous communication for the nursing unit, as well as serving as monitor tech for the facility.
Responsibilities
Serves as general receptionist for the nursing unit, operates communication systems, and provides general information concerning the hospital and/or patient’s condition in accordance with hospital and HIPAA guidelines.
Maintains a roster of inpatients by name, bed number, and reports daily on admissions and discharges.
Monitors telemetry monitoring equipment and advises nursing staff of any identified issues.
Operates various office equipment.
Contacts other departments, physician offices or others for information necessary to properly provide patient care.
Operates computer systems.
Attends workshops pertaining to position to stay abreast of constant changes.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities
Must be proficient in secretarial skill, Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and other computer skills.
Experience in cardiac monitoring preferred. Must pass cardiac monitoring prior to starting in hospital.
One year experience in an office or one year business school education desired.
Past experience in dealing with the public is desired.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
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Responsibilities
Serves as general receptionist for the nursing unit, operates communication systems, and provides general information concerning the hospital and/or patient’s condition in accordance with hospital and HIPAA guidelines.
Maintains a roster of inpatients by name, bed number, and reports daily on admissions and discharges.
Monitors telemetry monitoring equipment and advises nursing staff of any identified issues.
Operates various office equipment.
Contacts other departments, physician offices or others for information necessary to properly provide patient care.
Operates computer systems.
Attends workshops pertaining to position to stay abreast of constant changes.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities
Must be proficient in secretarial skill, Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and other computer skills.
Experience in cardiac monitoring preferred. Must pass cardiac monitoring prior to starting in hospital.
One year experience in an office or one year business school education desired.
Past experience in dealing with the public is desired.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Hospitals and Health Care
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