Unit Clerk - Full-time Day shift

Serves as a receptionist for the hospital by answering the phone quickly and accurately; directing calls to patients and staff.

As assigned, assists the clinical staff in providing information regarding other referral sources in the community; aids in the admission process by becoming the liaison with business office and admitting office

Gathers relevant descriptive and financial information as needed, and routes this information to appropriate hospital personnel.

Greets visitors, patients and their families coming to the hospital displaying empathetic and helpful attitude at all times.

Completes most of nursing unit's paperwork, which includes: setting up records for new patients and maintaining patient records; completes daily census and revenue forms; and assists in the preparation of the monthly report, as assigned.

May transcribe physician's orders from patient records and copy data such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature onto patients' medical records.

Record patient diagnosis on the correct medical forms and prepare requisition forms for laboratory tests, drugs and supplies as well.

May coordinate the transfer of patients and process patient discharge forms.

Transport patients and/or perform other minor medical assisting tasks that mirror those of the nursing assistants.

Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

At least 1 year experience working with psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting desired.

Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. This person might sometimes experience disagreeable odors, sights and/or unpredictable patient behavior. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.