Unit Clerk - Full Time - Nicu (Days)

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

WORK SHIFT:

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Unit Clerk provides clerical support services to the department staff. Job responsibilities include clerical duties such as telephone and front desk management. The Unit Clerk may obtain initial patient information and may communicate with hospital departments and physician office staff to assist in improving patient throughput. The ideal candidate can prioritize and organize tasks with little delegation from nursing staff. The ideal candidate is a self-starter.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma required, some college education preferred.

BLS required upon hire. Certification may be through any International Liaison Committee on resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.

Computer background helpful; must have excellent time management, communication skills, is well organized, able to multi-task, have knowledge of medical terminology, able to handle stress and maintain confidentiality. The unit clerk will support the goals and objectives of the department and of the hospital.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) - seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing
Occasionally (1%-33%) - stooping, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc), crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found , before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.