WA-Emergency Dept Clerk

Job Description

The Unit Clerk performs job duties under the direct supervision of the Unit Charge RN or House Supervisor and reports to the Emergency Dept. Unit Director. She/he is responsible for completing reception/secretarial duties on the patient care unit and functions as the focal communication source at the nurse’s station. The Unit Clerk is responsible for his/her own actions, and the following is a requirment 1. One year previous hospital experience as a Unit Clerk or a graduate of an approved Secretary program preferred 2. Successful completion of basic Medical Terminology program; High school graduate or equivalent preferred 3. Basic computer and keyboard knowledge and skills; clear and legible handwriting 4. Professional telephone etiquettte 5. Ability to prioritize duties and work as part of a team; ability to work independently with minimal supervision 6. Effective, positive written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills 7. Accurate spelling, grammar, arithmetic, and English usage. 8. Manual dexterity to handle and operate equipment needed to perform Unit Clerk functions 9. Auditory ability to perform procedures and communicate with team members and public directly and while using the telephone 10. Vision adequate to read and document on the medical record and use the computer 11. Ability to sit for long periods of time; ability to work under stressful conditions 12. Demonstrate good judgment/decision making ability consistent with knowledge and skills. 13. Possess manual dexterity to handle and operate equipment needed to perform Unit Clerk functions. 15. Ability to work as part of a team, required (supervision) 16. Ability to meet specific criteria for individual nursing unit, required. 17. Ability to set up and monitor the staff pagers, required

Shift: 0600-1830

Specialty Type: Clerical

Sub Specialties: Unit Desk Clerk

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