Unit Clerk - FlexStaff (Temp)
FlexStaff · Melville
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm or 9am-5pm.
Telephonically engage patients to complete public benefits applications online such as SNAP, Medicaid and document in the EPIC platform.
Responsibilities:
Performs diversified clerical and receptionist duties which may include, but are not limited to:
- Answering telephone and taking messages. Reporting requests and alerting management of any questions or issues.
- Creating and maintaining patient charts during hospital stays or office visits. Preparing charts to accompany patient to off-unit activity.
- Transcribes physician orders into appropriate documentation. Communicating any order changes or discrepancies to management
- Entering lab work/diagnostic testing requests, demographic and clinical information requests into computer system
- Reviewing patient charts upon discharge for completion, according to policy, and submitting to Medical Records
- Notifying Admitting department of any changes in census resulting from newly assigned/transferred/discharged patients
- Coordinating room assignments with Admitting department and maintaining/changing patient records to reflect reassignment, including notification of when patient's room is ready
- Maintains chart areas, desks, files, etc. in neat and orderly condition
- Maintains department supply inventory. Performs related duties, as required.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required
- Prior clerical experience, preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to unit
Ability to communicate effectively.
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