Unit Clerk

**Description**

+ Answers unit/department telephones and greets visitors according to departmental procedure; screens calls and takes messages or refers caller/visitor to appropriate staff member.
+ May page staff member if necessary.
+ Receives and transcribes physicians' orders according to established guidelines.
+ Records, updates, and maintains information in patient records in accordance with department protocol and federal, state and organizational guidelines.
+ Routes records to appropriate department or staff and maintains confidentiality of information.
+ Operates standard office equipment including telephones, copiers, fax machines, and computers.
+ Inventories, orders, and maintains office supplies and forms; completes purchase requisitions and receives supplies.
+ Responds to patient requests via patient intercom system.
+ Relays information to appropriate staff for immediate attention.
+ Arranges for medical tests, supplies, equipment t...