Unit Clerk, MICY - Abbotsford Regional Hospital

Detailed Overview

Under general supervision, performs a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient care area such as registering patients, acting as a communication link for the area, transcribing and processing physicians' orders, coordinating with other departments and facilities, coordinating patient appointments, arranging patient tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors, and assembling and maintaining patient charts. Responsibilities Performs registration duties as required. Receives patients upon arrival to the unit and obtains/confirms information required to register patient. Registers patient in the computerized admission/discharge/transfer system and completes related registration documentation. Prioritizes, processes, coordinates and transcribes physicians' orders by copying information, completing required forms and/or entering information into the computer and distributing information; performs follow up as ne...