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Unit Clerk

Company: HealthAlliance Hospital

City/State: Kingston, NY

Category: Clerical/Administrative Support

Department: Emergency Room

Union: No

Position: Full Time

Hours: 7a-7:p

Shift: Day - 12 hour Shift

Req #: 43761

Posted Date: Jul 10, 2025

Hiring Range: $19.475/hr

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Job Details:

Provides coordination, clerical and administrative support to the health care team on patient care units. Maintains a customer focused approach establishing effective communication between the health care team and the patient, family/significant other.

Responsibilities:

• Communication – Demonstrates the ability to process and interface appropriate information between the health care team and the patient, family/significant other to ensure quality patient outcomes.

• Secretarial – Maintains the flow of telephone communication through appropriate information gathering and relay.

• Documentation – Appropriately transcribes MD orders and pertinent patient information.

• Reception Services – Greets and directs all customers in a friendly and courteous manner.

• Scheduling Patients – Appropriately schedules patients for all needed services.

• Forms Management – Maintains knowledge of general Hospital and unit specific forms, ensuring adequate supplies are available at all times. Maintains daily logs and/or renewals for patient updates. i.e. DNR, Fall risk, etc.

• Unit Specific Competencies – See attached.

• Maintains all components of chart, i.e., thins, fills, inserts, labs, etc.

• Acts as preceptor for all orienting and new unit coordinator.

• Ensures that the documentation for admission, transfer and discharge processes are completed.

• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Additional training or education in the health care/medical terminology field desirable. Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education/experience required

Licenses/Certifications:

• N/A

Other:

• Computer Skills required

About Us:

HealthAlliance Hospital

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance

• Dental

• Vision

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Flexible Savings Account

• Paid Time Off

• Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement

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