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Unit Clerk- Pediatrics

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Sacaton, United States Gila River Health Care Full time
Position Summary: Undertakes all unit clerical functions within a single or multiple resident or patient care units with a clear focus upon resident/patient needs and treatment by performing the following duties personally. Responsible for ensuring that all critical tasks are fulfilled on a timely basis.

Critical Tasks:

  • Maintains patient information on a continually and accurately updated basis with rapid timeliness.
  • Schedules patient/resident medical and laboratory service appointments while ensure clear communication to all directly involved parties.
  • Communicates thoroughly and frequently with patients/residents while ensuring understanding of pertinent information.
  • Coordinates accurately with patient transportation providers.
  • As appropriate, communicates with patient/resident advocates and representatives as authorized by the patient/resident or their representative(s).
  • Ensures timely, accurate and dependable flow of all patient/resident information within assigned unit to all necessary parties with in all regulatory requirements without exception.
  • Records information such as Physicians' orders and instructions, dietary requirements, and medication information, on patient charts and medical records.
  • Prepares notice of patient's/resident's discharge to inform business office.
  • Requisitions supplies designated by nursing staff.
  • Answers telephone and intercom calls and provides information or relays messages to patients/residents and medical staff.
  • Greets and directs visitors to patient/ resident rooms.
  • Distributes mail, newspapers, and flowers to patients/residents.
  • Compiles census of patients/residents.
  • Maintains accurate and continually updated appointment books and ensures timely and thorough communication of such information to all involved parties.
  • Coordinates, verifies and documents all patient/resident information while ensuring highly organized activities by the patient/resident according to all scheduled actions.
  • Assures accurate and timely filing and recording all medication records and information.
  • Undertakes all activities in a manner that is fully compliant with all state and federal regulations and requirements.
  • Assures 100% accuracy of all patient/resident data entered, accessed or maintained.
  • Interacts with patients/residents on a very frequent and required pleasant and responsive basis.
  • Demonstrates ability to regularly change priorities to accomplish all tasks despite frequent interruptions.
  • Demonstrates ability to clearly communicate, both orally and in writing, while performing all essential functions.
  • Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 1-2 years experience in a medical environment.
  • Current CPR/AED Certification; or able to obtain within 60 days of hire.
  • Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Gila River Community and/or other Native American cultures.
  • Employment at the Caring House requires: AZ Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.