Unit Desk Clerk ( Part Time; 7:00am-3:30pm, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital) Details

Unit Desk Clerk ( Part Time; 7:00am-3:30pm, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital)

Geisinger - Wilkes-Barre, PA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Summary Unit Desk Clerks are responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of clerical duties in a patient care environment.
Job Duties

• Participates in required patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational safety.
• Assures appropriate bed assignment.
• Ensures timely notification of teletracking upon discharge.
• Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards.
• Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standards.
• Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests.
• Communicates patient related information promptly to the appropriate care team member.
• Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit.
• Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Collaborates with other health care teams in order to facilitate multi-disciplinary patient care.
• Obtains and orders supplies.
• Files forms and reports according to standards.
• Maintains an organized patient care environment.
• Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment.
• Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
• Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
• Assists care team in the collection of necessary data or reports.
• Precepts and mentors new staff in a professional, positive manner.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

Position Details:

This is a part time position

Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm

Will float to other hospital units if needed

Every other weekend and holiday required

Geisinger is proud to offer:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day 1 of employment
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program providing reduced healthcare premiums for qualified employees
• Competitive PTO plan in addition to 6 paid holidays and 32 hours of personal holiday time
• 401k contributes 5% of your earnings
• Paid parental leave and military leave
• Family Support (Fertility and Adoption Support)
• Up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated, experienced nursing leader
• Community Involvement through our Employee Resources Groups
• Employee Referral Incentive Program

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.