General Summary of Position
MedStar
National Rehab Hospital is looking for a Full Time Unit Clerk in the Float Pool
unit. This position is 40 hours per week and will rotate between the following
shifts 7:00AM-3:30PM and 3:00PM-11:30PM with rotating weekend.
The Unit Clerk is accountable for the provision of clerical service to a
specific patient care center to include direct and indirect communication,
coordination of information and resources in a safe and efficient environment.
The incumbent in this position will work in a 'float' capacity where the
individual will be required to work within various different departments based
on clinical need.
What you will do
Performs
reception, clerical and information system functions which support the
standards of MedStar National Rehabilitation Network (MNRN) and the
Nursing Services.
Maintains the
Nursing Station as a vital communication center.
Communicates
with all levels of employees, patients and visitors.
Prepares
records and reports and maintains charts as directed.
Participates in
effective and efficient management of material and financial resources.
Informs the
Director of Nursing and/or Clinical Manager of unit status in regards to
clerical function, system maintenance and work flow.
Responsible for
the implementation of customer service standards with patient, family,
staff and visitors.
Demonstrates
job knowledge and takes steps to remain competent in skills required.
Participates in
nursing in-services.
Maintains
hospital and unit based competency.
Uses electronic
systems as required to comply with mandatory education and training.
Assist with the
training of new nursing staff.
Demonstrates
interest in the position, keeps up-to-date with changes in
responsibilities and makes efforts to learn new skills.
Attends staff
meeting or attains newsletter to gain information related to unit
activities and goals.
Qualifications
High School
Diploma or GED Required or
Less than 1
year 6 months of hospital or health service related experience Preferred
The ideal
candidate must have excellent customer service skills, sensitivity to
patients and family members, be able to work in a team with various
healthcare professionals, ability to multi task in a fast paced
environment and be highly organized.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.