Description
General Summary of Position
MedStar National Rehab Hospital is looking for a Part Time Unit Clerk to support the Medical Surgical 2E unit. The shift will fluctuate between 7AM - 3:30PM or 3PM-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.
Primary Duties
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.
Minimum of 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:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
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.
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