Unit Clerk: A description for the unit clerk job
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Unit Clerk: Health unit clerk, ward clerk Prepares and compiles records in nursing unit of hospital or medical facility: Records name of patient, address, and name of attending physician to prepare medical records on new patients. Copies information, for example patient’s temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure from nurses’ records onto patient’s medical records. Records information, for example physicians’ orders and instructions, dietary requirements, and medication information, on patient charts and medical records. Keeps file of medical records on patients in unit. Prepares notice of patient’s discharge to inform business office. Requisitions supplies designated by nursing staff. Answers telephone and intercom calls and provides information or relays messages to patients and medical staff. Directs visitors to patients’ rooms. Distributes mail, newspapers, and flowers to patients. Compiles census of patients. May also keep record of absences and hours worked by unit personnel. May also transport patients in wheelchair or conveyance to locations within facility. May also key patient information into computer.
Job industry: medical industry
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