Job Summary:The Unit Clerk is a member of the nursing team who performs various clerical functions for the nursing unit; provides reception for designated area & arranges for patient examinations/testing as required.Essential Responsibilities:This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.
Upholds KPs Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
Performs clerical functions within the department including but not limited to telephone reception, transcription of orders, chart flagging & maintaining department records (i.e., statistics, logbook and/or census board)
Demonstrates an understanding of patients in various age groups, cultural diversity & lifestyle choices & adapts communication styles to accommodate such differences
Observes all applicable regional, medical center & department polices & procedures
Maintains equipment & supplies in accordance w/ department guidelines
KP Service Standards: Follows LMPs ABCs
Takes Initiative: Positive first impression, ask how you can help & give information
Take Responsibility: Solve problems, resolve conflict, assume ownership
Take Care: Protect confidentiality, show respect, value differences & show empathy
Take Pride: Neat work area, low noise, be professional, support your team & KP
Performs other duties as required
Assume other activities & responsibilities from time to time as directed
Basic Qualifications:Experience
Completion and certification of an approved KP Hospital Unit Coordinator course OR one (1) year experience within the last three (3) years as a Hospital Unit Coordinator in an acute care setting, which included transcription of MD orders, completion of requisitions and arrangements for patient examinations, test, etc.
Computer knowledge.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Education
N/A
License, Certification, Registration
N/A
Notes:
Schedule work hours will be 20 – 32 per week.
Every other weekend.
COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: Hospital Unit CoordinatorLOCATION: San Diego, CaliforniaREQNUMBER: 1303991External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
