Unit Clerk Part Time 8am-8pm

JOB TITLE: Unit Clerk

DEPARTMENT: Christopher House Clinical

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides clerical support for patient care team.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

REPORTS TO: Director of Inpatient Services

SUPERVISES: none

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: All comments, actions and behaviors have a direct effect on the

public’s perception of Hospice Austin. Interactions with patients, family members, physicians, referral sources, visitors, co-workers, etc. must be in a manner that is courteous, respectful, cooperative and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork and positive relations.

EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY USED

Office equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides clerical support to patient care team.
  • Provides clerical support to patient care team.
  • Processes medical records.
  • Maintains adequate inventory of stock forms and office supplies.
  • Performs data entry of patient information.
  • Answers phone, receives and directs messages and visitors.
  • Monitors facility security system and responds appropriately.
  • Assists patient care staff as needed; answers call light.
  • May assist in scheduling staff as requested.
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Skill/knowledge in office software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Clerical experience in medical environment.