Bergen New Bridge Medical Center · 18 hours ago
UNIT CLERK IN ACUTE UNIT 11-3 FULL-TIME EVENING EVERY OTHER WEEKEND 21838
Paramus, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.17/hr - $19.17/hrBergen New Bridge Medical Center is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its diverse community. They are seeking a Unit Clerk to manage patient communication, assist with charting and admissions, and ensure effective operations within the unit.
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Responsibilities
Acts as receptionist on the unit, receiving all incoming phone calls, greeting and directing visitors/patients
Assures prompt and courteous communication between all departments by scheduling tests promptly, returning telephone calls quickly, and taking and forwarding messages accurately
Answers intercom promptly to ascertain patient’s needs and notifies appropriate personnel to ensure immediate response/assistance
Answers routine questions from patients and visitors on hospital policy
Answers/screens telephone calls in a professional manner stating name and unit
Assembles patient charts, checking that all required forms are addressographed, present and replenished as needed
Splits/disassembles patient’s chart as per policy
Makes clerical entries on patients' clinical records (e.g., enters TPR data onto graph in patient's chart)
Prepares requests for patient procedures/tests; labels specimens and transports as necessary; transcribes lab work from doctor's order sheet onto laboratory test requisition forms and patient Kardex
Obtains old chart from Record Room as necessary
Transcribes physicians’ orders to patient MAR (Medication Administration Record)
Notifies the appropriate personnel (e.g., physician, nurses on the unit, dietary staff) in a timely manner of new admissions/transfers/expirations
Maintains accurate identification of all patients on unit by making daily rounds and checking that all patients are wearing correct wrist identification bands and that door and bed labels are accurate
Enters admission, transfers and expirations in logbook and on appropriate interdepartmental communication forms
Makes discharge and transfer arrangements for patients (e.g., appointments, special diets)
Ensures patient property is safeguarded as per policy/procedure
Removes Pharmacy copy of physician orders from the chart and places it in the pharmacy bin
Prepares and maintains adequate supply of forms for patients' records
Prepares requisitions for supplies and stores items in designated area
Orients new ward clerks
Sorts and distributes mail on the unit
Prepares unit payroll and communicates changes to the Payroll Department
Communicates effectively with oncoming Ward Clerk (shift-to-shift report)
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps
Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct
Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements
Maintains statistical data as directed
Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy
Participates on unit committees and in CQI activities as assigned
Assists other personnel as necessary
Runs errands in emergencies and/or as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization
Attends monthly unit meetings
Qualification
Required
BLS certification required
Medical terminology required
Good, comfortable working knowledge of the computer
Good oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position
High school graduation or equivalent required
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days
Personal time
Sick leave
Nine paid holidays
Robust tuition reimbursement
Continuing education programs
Company
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is a health care and hospital company.
Founded in 1916
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Deborah Visconi
President and Chief Executive Officer
Sandi Weiss
Chief Financial Office and Vice President of Finance
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