UNIT CLERK - LTC- Pulmonary and Respiratory Units

Company: LifeBridge Health
Location: Millersville
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

UNIT CLERK - LTC- Pulmonary and Respiratory Units

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  Baltimore, MD
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  LEVINDALE HOSPITAL
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Full-time w/Weekend Commitment - Day shift-Weekends - 8:00am-4:30pm
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Clerical/Administrative
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  April 8, 2024
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Summary
  Unit Clerk
  
  Position Summary:
  
  Performs a variety of clerical duties, which provide support to nursing staff, physicians and other members of the patient care units.
  
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  • Patient Record Management
    
  • Prepares, maintains, and processes medical record throughout patient's hospitalization.
    
  • Assures timely data entry and accuracy of information.
    
  • Sets up and breaks down patient charts. Completes chart abstracts/prepares and copies medical record for intra and inter-hospital transfers.
    
  • Works directly with the Nurse Manager/designee to maintain medical records during internal and external disasters.
    
  • Maintains manual backup system for transcription of physician's orders during computer downtimes.
    
  • Prints order forms and labels as requested.
    
  • Files test results, transcribed notes, and procedure reports in medical record.
    
  • Maintains, assembles, copies, prepares, and sends patient charts to medical records within 12 hours of discharge.
    
  • Makes ID bracelet, compiles patient medical record, and notifies Social Worker in order to complete admission, registration, and transfer of patients.
    
  • Routinely checks each medical record for proper order. Routinely checks and removes excess labels and forms from chart.
    
  • Maintains log book.
    
  • Enters data into computer for pre-registered, direct admit and intra-hospital transfer patients; prints/completes and obtains appropriate signatures on forms.
    
  • Determines need for and orders food tray for late admissions and delayed meals, orders dietary changes and supplemental diets.
    
  • Operates manual and automated data systems and equipment to order laboratory tests, x-ray examinations, pharmacy and other hospital services. Sends requisitions to schedule tests.
    
  • Maintains an effective and efficient flow of information by responding to customer requests and through coordination of interdepartmental communications.
    
  • Practices courteous telephone etiquette by identifying self and department when answering or placing calls.
    
  • Answers phone, receives and conveys messages, routes and handles call within scope of authority.
    
  • Answers patient call system promptly, decides priority for responses, notifies appropriate personnel and follows up to ensure delivery of service.
    
  • Reads memos, emails and communication books.
    
  • Communicates to staff, families, physicians and visitors in a clear concise manner.
    Orients new employees as assigned.
    
    
    Qualifications/Requirements
    
    
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    • Entry level knowledge; basic employment skills; High School diploma: GED equivalent or High School certificate
      
    • Experience: 1-3 years
      Medical terminology certificate preferred
      
      
      Additional Information As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.
      
      
      
      
      
      
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