QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduation and an administrative support program of greater than one year and up to two years duration which includes medical terminology plus one year of related experience OR five (5) years of recent experience (within the last 8 years) as a 1027, shall be considered as equivalent.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

Demonstrated proficiency verified by testing in:

• Data Entry 4000 KSPH
• Typing 35 WPM (General)
• Medical Terminology Spelling 75%
• Medical Terminology Vocabulary 75%
• Outlook 50%
• Word 50%

JOB PURPOSE

The Nursing Unit Clerk is responsible for providing administrative support to the nursing unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Nursing Unit Clerk is responsible for:

• Performing reception duties including directing calls and responding to inquiries
• Processing admissions and coordinating transfers and discharges
• Entering physician’ orders and scheduling appointments
• Entering, retrieving and compiling information and data
• Assembling, maintaining and forwarding charts
• Creating, editing and formatting documents, forms and reports
• Performing general office duties