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About the Role

Nursing Station Clerks 1 are assigned to inpatient or outpatient units with daily patient contact. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering phones, data entry, maintaining logs, preparing patient charts, filling medication tickets, mailing letters, and delivering supplies and records. This position is part of the NY HELPS Program, offering a pathway to permanent non-competitive and eventually competitive status without a traditional examination.

Responsibilities

Greet visitors and direct them to appropriate locations.
Answer telephones.
Perform data entry activities.
Maintain daily and clinical logs.
Prepare, update, and maintain patient charts and files.
Fill out medication tickets and pharmacy requisitions.
Mail patient letters.
Deliver supplies and records to an assigned unit.
Orient patient and/or family to unit, providing general information regarding the room, unit and hospital and serve as a contact person to patients and families.
Give information on patient condition within existing policies, and direct visitors to the appropriate locations.
Process physicians' orders by recording written orders in charts, kardex, flag sheets, or directly into a computer file after review by a Registered Nurse.
Receive new admissions.

Requirements

Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Nursing Station Clerk 1.
For provisional appointment, candidates must have one year of full-time clerical (in a health care setting), secretarial (in a health care setting), or patient care experience.
Provisional candidates must take the examination for Nursing Station Clerk 1 when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter.
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title approved for transfer to Nursing Station Clerk 1.
Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen.
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Skills

Excellent communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Knowledge and understanding of patient care
Effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles and adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Location

Stony Brook Medicine
Stony Brook University Hospital

Work Type

Full-time
Temporary
Permanent
Non-competitive appointment
Provisional appointment
Competitive status

Experience Level

One year of full-time clerical (in a health care setting), secretarial (in a health care setting), or patient care experience.
One year of permanent competitive service in a title approved for transfer to Nursing Station Clerk 1.

Salary/Compensations

$36,232 - $38,235 / year
$4000 (Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions)

Benefits

Generous leave
Health plans
State pension

About the Company

Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment.
Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.
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