Unit Clerk - NICU

Marshall Health Network • Huntington, WV

18h

About The Position

The Unit Clerk primary purpose is to provide clerical and receptionist duties to
the nursing unit. The unit clerk position is a support role to nursing, thereby
decreasing the clerical duties of the nurse.

Customer service is valued by the individual as evidenced by: 1)being courteous
to our customers, which include our patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers
and fellow employees; 2) introducing self by name and job title when speaking in
person or by telephone to patients, their families and others; 3) demonstration
of honesty, discretion in conduct, and confidentiality in conversation in all of
work environment. The individual follows standards of conduct and procedures of
hospital and applicable laws and regulations and reports violations through
appropriate chain of command. The individual reports safety concerns and
hazardous conditions in a timely and appropriate manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• CPR certification is required within 90 days of employment
• Must be able to successfully type 45 words per minute
• Successful completion (80%) of medical terminology exam
• Must meet all requirements/responsibilities of criteria-based evaluation (3 or better) within 90 days probationary period.
• Proof of data entry class, introduction to computer, or six (6) months prior computer experience.
• Experience in effectively dealing with the public is essential to this position.

Nice To Haves

• Up to 1 year of experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical duties to the nursing unit
• Provide receptionist duties to the nursing unit
• Support role to nursing
• Decrease the clerical duties of the nurse
• Be courteous to customers
• Introduce self by name and job title when speaking in person or by telephone to patients, their families and others
• Demonstrate honesty, discretion in conduct, and confidentiality in conversation in all of work environment
• Follow standards of conduct and procedures of hospital and applicable laws and regulations and reports violations through appropriate chain of command
• Report safety concerns and hazardous conditions in a timely and appropriate manner

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED