Job Summary:

MedStar Health is looking for a Unit Clerk Technician to join our team! We are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with experience with computerized clinical information systems and knowledge of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) policies on confidentiality.

As a Unit Clerk Technician, you will function as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide administrative support on the unit and direct bedside care to the patient under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Assists in providing direct patient care according to established procedures. Provides care for the pediatric, adult, and geriatric population under the direction and supervision of the RN (Registered Nurse). Assists with admission process, verifying selected demographic information.

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Primary Duties:

• Performs routine and specialized tasks in assigned department, supervised by a registered nurse. Meets patients' needs (providing baths, linen changes, bedpans, water pitchers, etc.). Assists with ambulation, positioning, elimination, personal hygiene, activities of daily living, routine comfort measures. Transports patients. Provides nourishments as requested and authorized, including distribution and collection of meal trays. Reports observations and unusual findings to RN. Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each patient. Observes, monitors, and reports changes in patient's condition, symptoms, reactions, or behaviors. Documents vital signs promptly and accurately. Conducts purposeful rounding at least every two hours on assigned patients.

• Performs clerical and secretarial tasks. Competent in computer systems used to admit, transfer, discharge, and chart. Compiles paperwork and inputs specified computer data related to admission, discharge, transfer, birth, or expiration of a patient. Maintains patient records per hospital policy and reviews for completeness as needed throughout treatment (e.g., prior to surgery, transfer, and discharge). Obtains and files results from lab, radiology, physician office, etc. Files and prepares paperwork as directed by supervisor. Prints schedules, reports, and patient data as requested.

• Facilitates transfer of information. Answers and directs all phone calls; takes messages as needed. Greets all persons coming to nurses' station, answers inquiries, offers direction and assistance, takes and relays messages, run errands. Exchanges information with other units/departments, physician offices, etc. Relays patient/family requests to appropriate unit staff. Initiates phone calls, pages, and codes as directed. Uses appropriate means to communicate with other unit staff. Confirms and communicates scheduling of procedures/therapeutic services.

• Accurately observes, monitors and records vital signs and nursing care procedures in the clinical record. Supports department by posting charges. Completes appropriate requisitions/computer entries for consults, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic services for patients and coordinates appointments with respective departments. Input data for patient charges. Maintains unit supplies and orders same using online requisition system.

• Maintains and updates current knowledge. Follows all hospital policies and procedures. Works with supervisor to identify learning needs and takes actions to address these needs. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on intra/inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate. Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during team and committee participation. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions. Serves as a unit resource within areas of responsibility. Consistently displays professionalism in interactions with patients and families, staff, and physicians.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Completion of a Patient Care Technician Course preferred.

• Experience working as a patient care technician/nursing tech in a hospital setting preferred.

• BLS (Basic Life Support).

• Certified Nursing Assistant from the Maryland Board of Nursing.