Unit Clerk-Pediatric Emergency Department-Methodist - UnityPoint Health

Provides clerical support for staff. Delivers and obtains information, specimens, and supplies within the facility. Contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, improved patient care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families. Blank Pediatric Emergency Department (PED) provides care for children from birth through 17 years of age, and is designated as a Level II trauma center for pediatric patients. A Family-Centered Care approach is implemented in the delivery of patient care. PED has 6 Express Care rooms for patient with less acute symptoms, 12 regular treatment rooms, a resuscitation room and 2 trauma suites.

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• Prioritizes dissemination of information using available technology.
• Assists with maintaining readiness of patient care equipment.
• Effectively and accurately maintains patient records.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; open and objective to other’s views; gives them welcome feedback; contributes to positive team goals; and puts the success of the team above own interests.
• Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Manages supplies and patient care supplies i.e., order, obtain and store supplies.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Unit clerk experience or experience in a medical office setting preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English. Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser.