Job Details
General Summary of PositionMedStarNational Rehab Hospital is looking for a Full Time Unit Clerk in the Float Poolunit. This position is 40 hours per week and will rotate between the followingshifts 7:00AM-3:30PM and 3:00PM-11:30PM with rotating weekend.
The Unit Clerk is accountable for the provision of clerical service to aspecific patient care center to include direct and indirect communication,coordination of information and resources in a safe and efficient environment.The incumbent in this position will work in a 'float' capacity where theindividual will be required to work within various different departments basedon clinical need.
What you will do
Performsreception, clerical and information system functions which support thestandards of MedStar National Rehabilitation Network (MNRN) and theNursing Services.
Maintains theNursing Station as a vital communication center.
Communicateswith all levels of employees, patients and visitors.
Preparesrecords and reports and maintains charts as directed.
Participates ineffective and efficient management of material and financial resources.
Informs theDirector of Nursing and/or Clinical Manager of unit status in regards toclerical function, system maintenance and work flow.
Responsible forthe implementation of customer service standards with patient, family,staff and visitors.
Demonstratesjob knowledge and takes steps to remain competent in skills required.
Participates innursing in-services.
Maintainshospital and unit based competency.
Uses electronicsystems as required to comply with mandatory education and training.
Assist with thetraining of new nursing staff.
Demonstratesinterest in the position, keeps up-to-date with changes inresponsibilities and makes efforts to learn new skills.
Attends staffmeeting or attains newsletter to gain information related to unitactivities and goals.
Qualifications
High SchoolDiploma or GED Required or
Less than 1year 6 months of hospital or health service related experience Preferred
The idealcandidate must have excellent customer service skills, sensitivity topatients and family members, be able to work in a team with varioushealthcare professionals, ability to multi task in a fast pacedenvironment 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.