Job Description

Job Location: Christopher House - Austin, TX 78702
Position Type: 24 HRS - .6 FTEEducation
Level: High School
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Flexible
Job Category: Admin - ClericalJOB TITLE:            Unit Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Christopher House Clinical

POSITION SUMMARY
Provides clerical support for patient care team.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO: Director of Inpatient Services
SUPERVISES: none
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: All comments, actions and behaviors have a direct effect on the
public’s perception of Hospice Austin. Interactions with patients, family members, physicians, referral sources, visitors, co-workers, etc. must be in a manner that is courteous, respectful, cooperative and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork and positive relations.
EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY USED
Office equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides clerical support to patient care team.
- - Provides clerical support to patient care team.
- - Processes medical records.
- - Maintains adequate inventory of stock forms and office supplies.
- - Performs data entry of patient information.
- - Answers phone, receives and directs messages and visitors.
- - Monitors facility security system and responds appropriately.
- - Assists patient care staff as needed; answers call light.
- - May assist in scheduling staff as requested.
- - Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsMINIMUM TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Skill/knowledge in office software
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Clerical experience in medical environment.