The Unit Clerk performs a variety of duties under the direction of the Manager, Nursing Supervisor or charge RN to ensure smooth flowing operation of unit. The Unit Clerk serves as a liaison between the unit, staff, auxiliary departments and the public to provide optimum level of care to our patient population.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer phones professionally and appropriately direct calls to the correct location.
• Prepare and maintain patient chart including filing, labeling, and breaking down discharge charts.
• Maintain departmental paperwork, including admission packets and consents.
• Maintain phone and fax lists, including staff list, provider list, departmental list
• Maintain and keep all forms up to date in Forms Fast
• Complete PSYCKES and health exchange reports as needed
• Coordinate work orders with staff members, track completion and follow up recommendations.
• Order patient care and office supplies for the unit on a weekly basis, and as needed.
• Maintain up to date postings of on-call physicians and other hospital staff to prevent delays in patient care.
• Manage patient phone list, menus, and other forms as needed
• Schedule aftercare appointments and transportation as requested by nursing and counseling staff.
• Fax referrals and discharge documents as requested by nursing and counseling staff.
• Maintain pantry, supply, storage closet areas
• Maintain nurse's station in accordance to Joint Commission Standards
• Collaborate with kitchen to address patient's nutritional needs
• Picks of mail daily from mail room
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: Possess computer skills including Microsoft Office; preferred experience with behavioral health

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent

Licenses / Certifications: BLS certified

Other: CPI Certification

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area's leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children's Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.