About the Role
Arms Acres is seeking a Unit Clerk for its Carmel, NY location. This role involves acting as a liaison between various departments and providers, providing clerical support, managing patient information, and ensuring patient safety and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Acts as liaison between medical, clinical, other internal departments as well as outside providers, including phone triage, scheduling appointments, completing required paperwork and notifying appropriate staff of arrangements.
- Provides clerical assistance for Primary Care staff.
- Maintains an adequate supply of forms for assembling charts, new admissions, etc.
- Responds sensitively and promptly to patient requests, needs, and rights.
- Escorts patients to dining room/store, etc. as assigned.
- Reconciles bed book, census, bed board, and daily charge book each shift, including bed assignments.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Coordinates Emergency Services as needed for patient transfers to a higher level of care.
- Participates in fire and disaster drills according to appropriate facility procedures ensuring patient safety.
- Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
- Prior secretarial/medical ward clerk experience preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, confidential department.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Background checks, pre-employment & drug screenings required.
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Secretarial skills
- Medical ward clerk skills
- Customer Service skills
Location
- 75 Seminary hill rd, Carmel, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 months related experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Benefits
About the Company
- Arms Acres is a healthcare facility located at 75 Seminary hill rd, Carmel, NY.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer according to all current standards.
