Performs general clerical and receptionist duties including medical record maintenance, order processing, typing, and/or word processing, and materials management functions on the nursing unit. Assists visitors, nursing staff, and members of the health care team.

Required Skills

Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone and/or in person, often in stressful situations.

1. Knowledge of medical terminology.
2. Knowledge of patient medical records and clinical documents.
3. Skill in the use of Hospital computer systems related to ADT order entry, requisitions, lab inquiries and other computerized processes and related software/hardware applications.
4. Knowledge of clinical procedures and operations.
5. Knowledge of supplies, equipment ordering and inventory control.
6. Clerical, word processing and office skills.
7. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instruction and safety precautions.
8. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Required Experience

Work Experience

• Hospital setting preferred.

Education and Training

• Successful completion of an approved unit clerk program within six months of hire date.

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone and/or in person, often in stressful situations.

1. Knowledge of medical terminology.
2. Knowledge of patient medical records and clinical documents.
3. Skill in the use of Hospital computer systems related to ADT order entry, requisitions, lab inquiries and other computerized processes and related software/hardware applications.
4. Knowledge of clinical procedures and operations.
5. Knowledge of supplies, equipment ordering and inventory control.
6. Clerical, word processing and office skills.
7. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instruction and safety precautions.
8. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.