Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Day Shift
Description:
Job Title: Unit Clerk
Unit: MS1D
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day Shift (7am-7:30pm)
Location: St. Mary Medical Center
Position Purpose
The primary objective of this position is to provide quality of care. Responsible for the direct and/or indirect care of patients assigned utilizing professional nursing skills and knowledge.
Unit Overview
Med Surg unit with private rooms and has 16 beds.
Protects the privacy and confidentiality of patients and employees.
Greets visitors, patients, families and physicians and directs them professionally. Addresses patients, families, visitors, co-workers and physicians with courtesy and respect.
Establishes and maintains a positive working rapport with all physicians and nursing staff. Works as a team member demonstrating a positive, supportive and helpful attitude towards patients, families, visitors, co-workers and physicians.
Promotes and maintains a safe, clean and orderly environment according to regulatory standards. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, laws and standards - Joint Commission, Dept of Health.
Answers patients call lights and assists them promptly. Answers the telephone using Trinity's phone etiquette standards, directs all calls appropriately, takes an accurate message and delivers to the appropriate individual. Maintains communication resources, ex: Phone lists, on-call schedule, provider phone numbers.
Respects patients' rights by knocking on the door, calling patient by name and identifying self before entering the patient's room.
Assures all patients have a correct identifying wristband daily.
Prepares charts for new admissions and transfers 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.
Monitors supply inventory, completes and directs requisitions for supplies, forms, equipment or services required. Orders equipment and supplies for patient care according to the physician's orders. Notifies proper personnel of any equipment malfunctions.
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with the Nurse Manager and communicates any problems, concerns or issues promptly to the Nurse Manager. Appropriately seeks assistance of the nurse manager or designee for conflict resolution.
Willingly accepts and performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Graduate/Equivalent
Technical School/1 Year College & 2-4 years experience preferred
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
Free onsite parking.
Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
Referral Rewards Program
Discounted onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
About Us: St. Mary Medical Center is a beautiful 53-acre state-of-the-art facility comprised of more than 700 physicians, nearly 3,000 colleagues, and 1,100 volunteers committed to providing quality care delivered with compassion and respect. St. Mary attracts top doctors, introduces cutting-edge technologies and implements advanced procedures to meet the healthcare needs of the people it serves, including the nearly 630,000 residents of Bucks County.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.