NURSING UNIT CLERK
- Prince George, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Administrative Assistant/Nursing Unit Clerk to support the Nursing department.
In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Nursing Unit Assistant performs a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a care area. These duties include acting as a communication link for the Unit by transcribing and processing physicians’ orders, communicating with other departments and hospitals, coordinating appointments, arranging tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors, answering telephones, assembling and maintaining charts, and performing keyboarding and data entry responsibilities.
Nursing Unit Clerk Certification Is Required For This Position.
Grade 12, medical terminology and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required. Booking and scheduling clerk experience is an asset.
In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Nursing Unit Assistant performs a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a care area. These duties include acting as a communication link for the Unit by transcribing and processing physicians’ orders, communicating with other departments and hospitals, coordinating appointments, arranging tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors, answering telephones, assembling and maintaining charts, and performing keyboarding and data entry responsibilities.
Nursing Unit Clerk Certification Is Required For This Position.
Grade 12, medical terminology and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required. Booking and scheduling clerk experience is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Perform clerical duties supporting the operation of a nursing care area, including transcribing and processing physicians’ orders and communicating with other departments and hospitals. Coordinate appointments and tests, receive and direct visitors, answer telephones, maintain charts, and complete keyboarding and data-entry tasks.
Requirements
Requires Grade 12, medical terminology, graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program, and one year of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Nursing Unit Clerk certification is required; booking and scheduling clerk experience is an asset.
Skills
- Clerical Administration
- Transcribing Physicians’ Orders
- Order Processing
- Interdepartmental Communication
- Appointment Coordination
- Test Scheduling
- Receiving Test Results
- Visitor Reception
- Telephone Handling
- Chart Assembly and Maintenance
- Keyboarding
- Data Entry
- Medical Terminology
- Booking and Scheduling
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
Keywords
- Nursing Unit Clerk
- Nursing Unit Clerk Certification
- Nursing Unit Clerk Program
- Grade 12
- Medical Terminology
- Clerical Duties
- Physicians’ Orders
- Order Transcription
- Order Processing
- Appointment Coordination
- Test Scheduling
- Test Results
- Interdepartmental Communication
- Hospital Communication
- Visitor Reception
- Telephone Handling
- Chart Maintenance
- Keyboarding
- Data Entry
- Booking
- Scheduling
- Nursing Department
- Healthcare
- Care Area