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“Each Patient, Each Family, Each & Every Time”
Our staff is committed to creating an environment in which patients not only receive the best quality care but also the highest level of service. The staff works to continuously improve the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients, their families, our physicians, and their staff.
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Unit Clerk opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
Overview:
This full-time position covers typical daytime hours and is Monday - Friday. We offer full benefits to all full-time employees, eligible after 1 month of employment. And PTO eligible after 90 days of employment.
Overall Responsibility:
The unit clerk performs clerical and administrative duties, such as answering the telephones and assisting patients at hospitals and medical facilities. They greet visitors, record patients' personal and medical information, maintain patient records, equipment, and supplies, and provide support to the medical team.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Greeting patients and visitors and attending to their queries.
- Answering, screening, and routing incoming calls.
- Managing patient appointments, admissions, and discharges.
- Capturing patient information into the database and performing back-ups.
- Transferring patients' medical information from the nurses' records to patients' medical records.
- Referring inquiries to nurses and doctors.
- Ensuring the smooth operation of the unit by adhering to policies and procedures and reporting on changes that have to be made.
- Checking unit supplies, anticipating inventory requirements, placing orders, and overseeing receipt of the supplies.
- Maintaining a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to infection-control regulations.
- Reporting orders given by the doctor relating to patients' dietary and medication requirements.
Benefits:
At OCOM we recognize our staff as our number one asset, and are proud to offer them:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance policy for employee with option to purchase additional coverage for employee, spouse and/or dependents.
- Company Paid Long Term Disability.
- Company Paid AD&D insurance.
- Short Term Disability available for purchase.
- 401(k) with a generous match.
- 7 paid holidays.
- High competitive salaries with bonuses and incentives.
- Generous PTO accrual program and personal days.
- FSA & HSA programs.
- License/Education Reimbursement.
- Weekends and holidays off.
- Employee Discount Program on travel, shopping, daycare, and much more.
- Incredible Work-Life balance.
Required Skills
Unit Clerk Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Health unit coordinator diploma preferred.
- Good computer skills with programs, such as MS Office and Google Suite.
- Advanced knowledge of medical terminology.
- A pleasant and audible telephone manner.
- Good understanding of office procedures and equipment.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- The ability to remain calm in a high-stress environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Required Experience