UNIT CLERK - LTC- Pulmonary and Respiratory Units

• Baltimore, MD
• LEVINDALE HOSPITAL
• BURK 2
• Full-time w/Weekend Commitment - Day shift-Weekends - 8:00am-4:30pm
• Clerical/Administrative
• 82650
• Posted: March 25, 2024

Unit Clerk

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of clerical duties, which provide support to nursing staff, physicians and other members of the patient care units.

Essential Functions:                                                         

• Patient Record Management
• Prepares, maintains, and processes medical record throughout patient's hospitalization.
• Assures timely data entry and accuracy of information.
• Sets up and breaks down patient charts. Completes chart abstracts/prepares and copies medical record for intra and inter-hospital transfers.
• Works directly with the Nurse Manager/designee to maintain medical records during internal and external disasters.
• Maintains manual backup system for transcription of physician's orders during computer downtimes.
• Prints order forms and labels as requested.
• Files test results, transcribed notes, and procedure reports in medical record.
• Maintains, assembles, copies, prepares, and sends patient charts to medical records within 12 hours of discharge.
• Makes ID bracelet, compiles patient medical record, and notifies Social Worker in order to complete admission, registration, and transfer of patients.
• Routinely checks each medical record for proper order. Routinely checks and removes excess labels and forms from chart.
• Maintains log book.
• Enters data into computer for pre-registered, direct admit and intra-hospital transfer patients; prints/completes and obtains appropriate signatures on forms.
• Determines need for and orders food tray for late admissions and delayed meals, orders dietary changes and supplemental diets.
• Operates manual and automated data systems and equipment to order laboratory tests, x-ray examinations, pharmacy and other hospital services. Sends requisitions to schedule tests.
• Maintains an effective and efficient flow of information by responding to customer requests and through coordination of interdepartmental communications.
• Practices courteous telephone etiquette by identifying self and department when answering or placing calls.
• Answers phone, receives and conveys messages, routes and handles call within scope of authority.
• Answers patient call system promptly, decides priority for responses, notifies appropriate personnel and follows up to ensure delivery of service.
• Reads memos, emails and communication books.
• Communicates to staff, families, physicians and visitors in a clear concise manner.
• Orients new employees as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Entry level knowledge; basic employment skills; High School diploma: GED equivalent or High School certificate
• Experience: 1-3 years
• Medical terminology certificate preferred