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Rochester Regional Health Unit Clerk - Med Surg [Per Diem] in Potsdam, New York
Description
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU
At St. Lawrence Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Director/Manager or delegate, assists in planning, organizing, implementing evaluating the activities occurring on the nursing unit by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.
STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: Canton Potsdam Hospital- 50 Leroy Street Potsdam, NY 13676
DEPARTMENT: Med Surg
SCHEDULE: As scheduled; 7.5 hour shifts [all shifts]
ATTRIBUTES
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Performs various clerical duties related to the updating and organizing of information on the nursing units. Establishes & maintains the patient record on the unit. Answers the telephone in a professional manner and directs calls to appropriate individuals and/or takes messages. Stock units with office supplies; prepares requisitions to maintain established inventories. Faxes and photocopies information as needed. Obtains supplies as requested by the nursing staff.
- Records information, such as physicians' orders and instructions, dietary requirements, and medication information, on patient charts and medical records, as needed.
- Adheres to HIPAA guidelines by accessing PHI in accordance with departmental assignment
- Welcomes visitors, answers inquiries, gives directions and refers inquiries to nursing and physician staff as needed.
- Provides support and necessary information to nurses, providers, offices, etc.
- Arranges discharges/ transfers by notifying patient transport services.
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations and adhering to Infection Prevention Policies
- May transport patients in wheelchair to locations within facility
PAY RANGE: $18.09 - $26.26
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Minimum Salary: 18.09 Maximum Salary: 26.26 Salary Unit: Hourly