Unit Clerk I Jobs

Description

Unit Clerk I Full Time Description -External

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth Central Texas, AdventHealth Family Medicine Rural Clinics and AdventHealth Rollins Brook is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day Shift

Location: 2201 S Clear Creek RD, Killeen, 76549

The community you’ll be caring for:

§ Located in the heart of Texas, AdventHealth provides care for the citizens of Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties.

§ AdventHealth is committed to reinvesting in the community by offering the services, technologies, and facilities to set the standard with the continually changing healthcare industry.

§ As a member of our team of more than 1,000 employees you will enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional benefits and opportunities for growth while working in an environment that is centered around our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

The role you’ll contribute:

Responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties relating to the updating and organizing of information on the unit; coordinating work within the unit as well as with other units and departments; reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

• Answers the phone, processing and routine incoming calls, coordinating communications within the department and interdepartmentally and with the physician’s offices.

• Process the scheduling requests for all surgeries, invasive and non-invasive procedures to meet the physicians’ needs and to ensure smooth flow, efficient progression of scheduled cases.

• Continually audits the daily schedule and informational comments to

• Maintains adequate time allotments for each procedure scheduled. Updates as needed

• Coordinates the scheduling of procedures with other hospital departments such as lab for frozen sections and x-ray for needle localization, etc.

• Notifies department Director or designee when a surgeon request “special” equipment or supplies

• Communicates all changes in the schedule to all involved physicians, OR personnel, and other ancillary hospital departments as appropriate

• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with physicians and their office personnel, OPS and OR personnel, and other ancillary personnel

• Notifies department Director of any schedule changes. If schedule is already distributed, notifies appropriate department and personnel

• Maintains unit operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to Supervisor(s).

• Consults with direct supervisor(s) regarding scheduling of the surgical patient.

• Assists patients, visitors, and other hospital personnel with directions, questions and any help needed

• Adhere to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.

• Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.

• Exhibit professional interpersonal and communication skills.

• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

• Has knowledge of and understands current JCAHO Standards for the clinical aspect of the department.

• Upholds professional standards of performance and conduct

• Promotes teamwork with physicians and all health care providers.

• Assists in departmental, hospital and community in-services/education when assigned.

• Activity participates in assigned meetings.

• Assists the staff and functions of the unit, when required.

• Assists with orientation of new staff as needed

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• Graduate from high school

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.