What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Clerk position at Westchester Medical Center?
Job Title: Unit Clerk
Company: HealthAlliance Hospital
City/State: Kingston, NY
Category: Clerical/Administrative Support
Department: Mental Health
Union: Yes
Union Name: 1199
Position: Part Time
Hours: 7a-7p
Shift: Day - 12 hour Shift
Req #: 47211
Posted Date: Apr 13, 2026
Hiring Range: $20.059/HR
Job Details:
Provides coordination, clerical and administrative support to the health care team on patient care units. Maintains a customer focused approach establishing effective communication between the health care team and the patient, family/significant other.
Responsibilities:
- Communication – Demonstrates the ability to process and interface appropriate information between the health care team and the patient, family/significant other to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Secretarial – Maintains the flow of telephone communication through appropriate information gathering and relay.
- Documentation – Appropriately transcribes MD orders and pertinent patient information.
- Reception Services – Greets and directs all customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Scheduling Patients – Appropriately schedules patients for all needed services.
- Forms Management – Maintains knowledge of general Hospital and unit specific forms, ensuring adequate supplies are available at all times. Maintains daily logs and/or renewals for patient updates. i.e. DNR, Fall risk, etc.
- Unit Specific Competencies – See attached.
- Maintains all components of chart, i.e., thins, fills, inserts, labs, etc.
- Acts as preceptor for all orienting and new unit coordinator.
- Ensures that the documentation for admission, transfer and discharge processes are completed.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
Experience:
- Additional training or education in the health care/medical terminology field desirable. Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent education/experience required
Licenses/Certifications:
- N/A
Other:
- Computer Skills required
About Us:
HealthAlliance Hospital
Salary : $20