What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Clerk - Muncy Place, Skilled Nursing position at UPMC?
UPMC Muncy is hiring a full-time, day shift Unit Clerk! The Unit Clerk provides clerical and administrative support to a patient care unit under the direction of the Nurse Clinical Manager or designee, following established procedures.
This position includes an on-call rotation every third weekend and does not require holiday coverage.
Responsibilities:
- Provide clerical coverage to other nursing units as directed by Manager of Clinical Support Services.
- Answer the telephone, deliver messages, sort unopened mail and place in designated boxes.
- Maintain database for admission and discharge information.
- Request and log (with verification by RN) patient's appointments, evaluations, consultations and escorts.
- Maintain unit supplies and equipment.
- Obtain various patient reports as requested from computer (e.g., dietary list, laboratory orders, etc.)
- Manage patients' written medical record/chart as per policy and procedure.
- Complete photocopying and faxing as requested.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000