A Health Unit Clerk takes responsibility for providing support service and improves the quality of patient care provided to the patients. Several job duties are seen on the Health Unit Clerk Resume and such include – providing clerical, administrative and technical functions; assembling and breaking down and managing patient charts and records; transcribing all doctors and nurse’s orders; seeking clarification of all illegible and illegal orders; responding to patient intercom requests for assistance; welcoming all greeting all visitors to the unit, answering the telephone and transferring calls to patients; arranging for patient and chart transport; identifying abnormal and unusual results and notifying nurses, and managing the transfer of patients.
To work at this level, the following skills are required – knowledge of medical terminologies; great organizational and communication skills; and experience working in a medical office setting. Aspiring candidates usually hold a degree in relevant fields.
Headline : As a Health Unit Clerk, responsible for Reporting to the Unit Manager but daily activities are coordinated by the Unit Staff Nurse. Experience In Working with patient and family-focused care teams to ensure all functions related to processing patient information manages documentation transcribes orders and organizes patient medical records and chart.
Answered phones, made appointments, greeted the public and families.
Transcribed physician, surgical, therapy orders in the hospital.
Made copies, prepared items for transfers to other facilities.
Assisted with phones at busy times in an ER setting.
Retrieved items in moments of need from lab departments need items in special care units and other areas as needed.
Handled all day-to-day physician orders, phone calls, and patient/nurse concerns Mental Health Unit.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Medical Coding
Health Unit Clerk Resume
Summary : Over 10 years' experience in Health Unit Clerk. Certified & National Dialysis Technician have gained a strong development of Patient Care Technician management and people skills. Strong Administrative Assistant /CSR initiative decision making, Certified EKG Technician assumptions in responsibilities.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Publisher Fluent in English, Organizational Skills.
Description :
Prepared admission and discharge paperwork for nurses.
Communicated with the patient insurance company to ensure coverage while admitted on the Unit.
Followed up with insurance companies if there are any denials or inquiries regarding patient coverage in a timely matter.
Filled patient medical records request and pick up old charts from Health Information Management as needed by physicians, and type out monthly meeting minutes.
Obtained and reviewed electronic medical record charts.
Scheduled patient treatment team meetings in a timely matter.
Assisted medical staff with the customer and public communication. Screened and prepared confidential health documents Escorted clients to correct.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High school diploma
Health Unit Clerk Resume
Summary : Highly qualified, skilled, and dependable professional seeking a Health Unit Clerk position in a professional setting where my skills and knowledge will be utilized, providing a chance for improvement and growth.
Skills : Typing, Computer, Answering Phones, Communication Skills.
Description :
Assisted nurses with Care of the patients, record vital signs, and a/c report to the nurse of any changes in care.
Ensured patient safety and comfort while providing transfer, or assisting with mobility, from one location to another in accordance with established procedures.
Assisted with the provision of good patient hygiene, including patient eliminations, in accordance with established procedures.
Assisted with the provision of proper nutrition and accurately records meal and nourishment intake, and calorie count.
Maintained vigilance over patients' safety ensuring all safety precautions are observed (call light within reach, bed alarms used as appropriate, side rails up, bed in the lowest position, seat belts in place, etc.
Assembled and maintained patient chart/EPIC in accordance with established procedures. Filed reports and test results correctly and in a timely manner. Accurately and promptly transcribed physician orders.
Processed ordered tests, medications, procedures, and appointments appropriately and coordinated appropriate transportation. Processed admits/transfers/discharges promptly. Reviewed hospital chart to familiarize self with patient care needs.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Health Unit Clerk Resume
Summary : Seeking a Health Unit Clerk with an outstanding career opportunity that will offer a rewarding work environment along with a winning team that will fully utilize management skills.
Skills : Updating Patient Information, and Scheduling Appointments.
Description :
Scheduled and confirmed patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, or medical consultations.
Greeted visitors, ascertain the purpose of the visit, and directed them to appropriate staff.
Received and routed messages or documented, such as laboratory results, to appropriate staff.
Compiled and recorded medical charts, reports, or correspondence, using a typewriter or personal computer.
Transmitted correspondence or medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Maintained medical records, technical library, or correspondence files.
Performed various clerical or administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
Transcribed, recorded messages, or practitioners' diagnoses or recommendations into patients' medical records.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Health Unit Clerk Resume
Headline : As a Health Unit Clerk, responsible for independently providing a variety of clerical and unit assistance to support the professional staff. Experience in performing independently and uses good judgment and common sense when prioritizing tasks assigned during emergency situations.
Skills : MS Office, Copy, Scanning Records.
Description :
Answered phone calls and transfer all calls as needed.
Obtained Patient information as needed to complete admission.
Admitted Patient into the Hospital's computer system.
Ordered ancillary services within the Hospital's computer system as requested by the Physician.
Prepared admission charts as needed.
Reviewed and restocked forms within the admission charts.
Carried out all other assignments as requested by the Physician, Nurses, and House Supervisors.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma In Medical
Health Unit Clerk Resume
Summary : Health Unit Clerk with 2+ years of experience in performing functions in accordance with the established policies and producing of the hospital and is knowledgeable of regulations governing Medicare, Medicaid, and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Skills : Computer Skills, Administrative Support, Health Unit Clerk.
Description :
Checked in all patients upon arrival and check out upon discharge.
Monitored heart rates and rhythm on telemetry monitors.
Answered all incoming phone calls and transfer to physician/nurse or other appropriate entity.
Informed team members of reports, orders, and other information in a prompt and professional manner.
Answered the telephone courteously.
Responsible for assisting in the day to day operations in Labor and Delivery and occasionally pulled to various units throughout the hospital.
Answered telephones to schedule appointments, took telephone messages, and redirected nurse triage calls Light clerical duties, including data entry.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Equivalent
Health Unit Clerk Resume
Headline : Results-oriented with extensive experience providing skilled operations support. Collaborative team player with exceptional attention to detail and strong communication, time management, and organizational abilities. Driven to provide first-rate administrative support for fast-paced operations.
Skills : MS Office, Updating Patient Information, Scheduling Appointments.
Description :
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.
Assisted in the maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
Adeptly managed a multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted all patients.
Answered phones, collaborated with physicians, nurses in the CCU.
Attended 75% of staff/unit clerk meetings and actively participated in meetings.
Performed additional functions to assist the Clinical Manager/Charge Nurse and other activities assigned.
Exhibited telephone courtesy by identifying self and unit, answering or delivering messages in a clear, concise, friendly voice and relaying accurate messages.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma In Surgical Technology
Health Unit Clerk Resume
Summary : Dedicated Health Unit Clerk professional with 6+ years' experience in administration. Strong computer, and organizational skills. Work brilliantly with others and achieve objectives on time and with excellence.
Skills : Data Entry, Documentation, Medical Terminology, Receptionist.
Description :
Handled majority of patient paperwork, discharge, admissions, person documentation which needs to be scanned into the EMR (electronic medical records) system.
Completed admission and discharge paperwork on patients.
Maintained and updated patients' charts.
Handled patient transfer, discharge, and admission, including personal information forms.
Prepared and compiled records. Coordinated unit communication systems. Assisted in maintaining equipment and supplies. Maintained optimal public.
Organized and created patient charts for physicians and nurses.
Respond to inpatient calls. Answered unit phone calls and directed to appropriate personnel.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Health Unit Clerk Resume
Summary : Over 1+ years of work experience in a Health Unit Clerk which involved working with physicians and receiving, coordinating, expediting, and/or implementing their patient care orders. Knowledge of medical terminology through the application of work assignments.
Skills : Team-oriented, Administrative Skills.
Description :
Provided excellent customer service skills to ensure that consumer is always satisfied.
Able to interact with a coworker and follow detailed instruction whether written or oral.
Provided care to mental health patients.
Transcribed physician orders, and input into EMR.
Answered multi-line telephone calls and ensured accuracy of information conveyed.
Coordinated communication between patients, physicians, and staff.
Helped patient families and delivery of any and all messages and or supplies.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Diploma In Medical
Health Unit Clerk Resume
Headline : A hardworking and reliable person devoted to helping others. Ability to learn new things and adapt to all situations. Dependable and reliable to get the job done right and on time. Excellent team or individual player. Flexible, punctual, and tactful.
Skills : Written and Verbal Communication, Exceptional Telephone Etiquette.
Description :
Transcribed Doctor's orders Handled all incoming calls.
Answered all incoming calls to the clinic, prepared the operating room schedule for the following day, called patients having surgery, and gave them their check.
Answered telephone in a courteous manner and ensured messages were recorded and delivered in a timely manner Ordered and stocked supplies and.
Answered phones, order supplies, and transcribed orders were given by physicians.
Handled the majority of patients paperwork, such as admissions, discharges, transfers to other hospitals, and personal information forms.
Answered phones, OR, and other preoperative department call schedule Anesthesia billing.
Participated in cost containment measures by utilizing supplies efficiently, recording all charges accurately, and utilizing work time productivity.
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