The Unit Clerk is responsible for efficient and courteous communication for the nursing unit, as well as serving as monitor tech for the facility.
MAJOR ACTIVITIES
· 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
· Attend workshops pertaining to position to stay abreast of constant changes
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
