Position: Unit Clerk
Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer
Summary: The Unit Clerk is responsible for unit clerical duties and for supporting the Nursing Department n implementing effective paper flow and record keeping systems.

Requirements: High school graduate or equivalent. Two (2) years experience in a clerical health care environment position and any combination of education, training or experience in a hospital environment. May be required to work occasional overtime, holidays and flexible hours.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of medical record maintenance and filing procedures.
• Knowledge of personal computers and software.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to recommend/take corrective courses of action that would improve the functioning of the department’s systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
• Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent and children).
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to meet corporate deadlines.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.