What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Clerk - Per Diem position at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA?
Job Title: Unit Clerk
Unit: Emergency Department
Employment Type: Per Diem
Shift: Varied, every 3rd weekend
Location: St. Mary Medical Center
Position Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is to improve quality. To provide clerical support to the nursing staff through medical records maintenance, ordering supplies and equipment, transcription of physician orders and handling inter and intra departmental communications to assist with the coordination of patient care.
- Greets visitors, patients, families and physicians and directs them appropriately.
- Answers the telephone, directs all calls appropriately, takes an accurate message and delivers to the appropriate individual.
- Maintains communication resources, ex: on-call schedule, MD phone numbers, and beeper numbers.
- Demonstrates telephone etiquette.
- Answers patients’ call lights and assists patients promptly.
- Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with the Nurse Manager and staff.
- Communicates any problems, concerns or issues promptly to the Nurse Manager.
- Follows written instructions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Prepares charts for new admissions 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.
Qualifications:
- High School Graduate/Equivalent
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.