Carson Tahoe
UNIT CLERK II
Carson Tahoe, Carson City, NV, United States
Description
US:NV:Carson City Behavioral Health Services
Part Time Day Shift
About Carson Tahoe Health
CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.
Summary
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager and the supervision of the professional nurse, perform a variety of clerical duties associated with patient care unit operations.
Responsibilities
Women's and Children's
Required:
Medical Oncology
Required:
Required:
Required:
US:NV:Carson City Behavioral Health Services
Part Time Day Shift
About Carson Tahoe Health
CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.
Summary
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager and the supervision of the professional nurse, perform a variety of clerical duties associated with patient care unit operations.
Responsibilities
- Communicates with members of the health care team, patients, and visitors using oral and written means such as the telephone, and other communication devices. The use of appropriate and courteous communication must be maintained 100% of the time.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Adheres to HIPAA laws.
- Accurately stamps, assembles, completes and processes patients charts as indicated.
- Maintains accurate clinical records, documenting information as per the hospital policy.
- Monitors electronic and paper charts daily for incomplete histories, unsigned verbal orders and brings same to the attention of the appropriate member of the health care team for correction.
- Prepares special forms such as consent with patient's name pre-printed.
- Completes requests for non-medial services; e.g. spiritual counseling and is responsible for obtaining lab and x-ray reports, notifying nurses via a computer printout. Notify physician of results as per order.
- Maintains an orderly, clean and business-like environment at the nursing station and surrounding areas to assist members of the health care team in the performance of their jobs despite high stress factors.
- Maintains professional competence through formal education, workshops, and unit specific education. Maintains currency of educational file. Attends 80% or greater staff meetings, reviews and initials those meeting minutes not attended. Completes mandatory education and employee health requirements.
- Ability to act independently and make decisions under stress as required.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team with health care providers.
- Performs specified duties during a hospital wide emergency.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Women's and Children's
- Address registration corrections as needed using appropriate EMR work queues.
- Assist nursing staff with cleaning protocols for triage area, including re-setting triage bay supplies.
- Assist nursing staff in obtaining lab results by contacting appropriate partners. Obtains and scans lab results into electronic EMR.
- Maintains working knowledge of downtime registration procedures. Performs downtime procedures with little or no assistance.
- Prepares unit-specific admission packets.
- Completes patient registrations as needed and adheres to patient identification processes.
Required:
- Two (2) years' experience as a Unit Clerk in a hospital setting
Computer literacy along with excellent verbal and written communication skills - Knowledge of medical terminology
- Computer literacy along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers within 90 days of employment
Medical Oncology
Required:
- Must successfully complete Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) within six (6) months of hire or position entry.
Required:
- Must successfully complete Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) within six (6) months of hire or position entry.
Required:
- Must successfully complete Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) within six (6) months of hire or position entry.
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure in the State of Nevada.
- Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
- Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
- Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
- We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
- Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system
- No State Income Tax
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth
- Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days
- 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonuses
- On Site Education & Certification Programs
- Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees
- Free Calm App Subscription