What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Clerk - PRN - Stroke Unit (2901) position at Methodist Rehabilitation?
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Provides patient-related secretarial/clerical services, order entry, and medical record maintenance for a nursing unit
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Regulates the flow of information among patients, families, visitors, and staff to facilitate routine unit activities
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Provides for efficient work flow; receives and initiates nurse calls and telephone calls courteously and appropriately
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Handles confidential information regarding patients and staff according to hospital and national standards
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Initiates actions required to obtain services, treatment, supplies, and equipment as ordered in the physician order sheet
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Keeps unit and patient records in current order, with appropriate stationary and patient identification
Shift
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PRN - As Needed
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High school graduate or equivalent required; some college education desirable
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Secretarial /clerical skills; computer operation essential
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Ability to courteously and effectively communicate with patients, family, caregivers, all levels of staff
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Medical terminology experience preferred; able to work independently
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*Previous experience as a Unit Clerk/Secretary strongly preferred*