Role OverviewNursing Station Clerks are assigned to either inpatient or outpatient units where there is daily contact with patients. They greet visitors, answer telephones, perform data entry activities, maintain daily and clinical logs, prepare and update patient charts and files, fill out medication tickets and pharmacy requisitions, mail patient letters, and deliver supplies and records to an assigned unit.
What You Will Do
Duties may include orienting patients and/or families to the unit, providing general information regarding the room, unit, and hospital, and serving as a contact person to patients and families. They will also process physicians' orders, receive new admissions, prepare and maintain patient charts, daily log, and clinic log.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care, and effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles and adhering to our high standard of excellence.
Requirements
- One year of full-time clerical (in a health care setting), secretarial (in a health care setting), or patient care experience
- Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Nursing Station Clerk 1
- Provisional Appointment: Candidates must have the following: One year of full-time clerical (in a health care setting), secretarial (in a health care setting), or patient care experience
- 55b/c Appointment: Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter
- Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title approved for transfer to Nursing Station Clerk 1
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system
- Location Pay: for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions
- Shift Differentials: Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts
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