Unit Clerk- Rotating- CVICU

Job Title Performs a wide range of clerical, receptionist, dispatching and admitting/discharge duties in support of assigned patient care department.

Assists physicians and other individuals by providing requested information about specific patient or department routines in accordance with Hospital Admin. Policy # IV.080-Release of Patient Information).Enters into EPIC System any written physician orders in an accurate, consistent and timely manner. Generates Kardex and Medical Admission Records from Merlin, upon entering of admission orders and distributes documents to appropriate individuals. Schedules lab work, x-ray's, diagnostic procedures, and forwards documents to appropriate individuals. Completes laboratory requisitions and other forms accurately and according to departmental procedure. Phones in consults to other services in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains communication with other patient care departments (e.g. Dietary, Physical Therapy) to assure patient care needs are met. Coordinates and facilitates ongoing communication to ensure timely, efficient intradepartmental and interdepartmental transportation of patients. Dispatches patient care personnel to provide patient transportation at the request of ancillary departments. Organizes and maintains patient records and appropriate department records to help ensure accurate and complete documentation. Accurately prepares patient identification bands and name tags. Accurately assembles, maintains and breaks down patient charts, reviews all printed orders as they come off the printer for stats, lab and diagnostic tests and advises RN of stat orders according to departmental procedure. Accurately records lab results reported by telephone. When advised by lab of abnormal results, immediately alerts RN.Maintains stock levels of office supplies. Complies accurate statistical or unit activity data for department, as assigned.

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Cost Center: 30 WVUH Nursing HVI Cardiovascular ICU

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