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HealthAlliance Unit Clerk in Suffern, New York
Unit Clerk
Company: Good Samaritan Hospital
City/State: Suffern, NY
Category: Clerical/Administrative Support
Department: Pacemaker Center
Union: YES
Union Name: 1199 - UHCWE
Position: Full Time
Hours: 0700-1500
Shift: Days
Req #: 8683
Posted Date: Aug 09, 2024
Hiring Range: $19.75
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Job Details:
The Unit Clerk is responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties relating to the updating and organizing of information on a nursing unit and interacting with patients, families and staff to ensure smooth and efficient departmental operations.
Responsibilities:
Adheres to Department specific state regulations, e.g., security of medication, confidential information.
Assists RN in calling patients to troubleshoot device connectivity, transmission and device alerts.
Collaborates with appropriate members of the health team to coordinate care for patients.
Coordinates care with other departments, vendors, billing, IT serving as a liaison to ensure services are provided in a timely manner.
Complies with hospital policies and procedures.
Actively participates in the performance improvement process including data collection and implementation of changes.
Maintains supply of materials necessary for patient care and for work related duties on the nursing unit.
Initiates requisitions for supplies, equipment, maintenance and repair services. Ensures patients, patient's families, and visitors are oriented to hospital.
Responds to inquiries and handles phone calls appropriately, including responding to calls from physicians. Reports pertinent information or unusual circumstances to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Schedules patient appointments and follow ups.
Coordinates work within the unit and effectively interacts with co-workers and other staff members to ensure quality patient care.
Ensures patient's charts are in proper order, and enters and completes orders into systems if required. Contacts physicians, labs, x-rays, and other departments as necessary.
Effectively uses automated systems to perform work assignments.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience: Previous clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred; knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Licenses / Certifications: N/A
Other: N/A
Special Requirements: N/A
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About Us:
Good Samaritan Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area’s leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children’s Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.
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