Unit Clerk

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. Georgetown Community Hospital is an acute care hospital with 75 beds offering a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, intensive care, surgical, emergency and diagnostic services. From our bariatrics to women's services to radiology, we have a wide range of services that serve our community.

Where We Are

Georgetown is a small town bursting with charm in the midst of Kentucky Horse Country and is the true birthplace of bourbon. We are proud to be Kentucky's fastest growing city and home to a diverse list of adventures for all including petting a thoroughbred champion, feeling the thunder of a new engine roar to life, and strolling along a bustling Victorian-era downtown with architectural charm and locally-owned shops, restaurants, craft breweries and a bourbon distillery.

Why Choose Us

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Options for accident, critical illness, long-term, short-term, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• And much more...

Position Summary

• Provides administrative support for scheduling, admitting, medical records, discharge planning, and secretarial functions for the department. 
• Functions in a multi-skilled environment require strong customer service and clerical skills while supporting patient-related activities as needed. 

Reports to: Director of Bariatric Services
 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Associate's degree Preferred

License

N/A

Certifications

None required; Basic Life Support (BCLS) preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

Previous clerical, administrative, or healthcare support experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. 
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills required.

Essential Functions

• Greet patients, families, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer, screen, and route incoming telephone calls appropriately.
• Initiate codes, paging requests, and overhead announcements as needed.
• Enter nursing requests with licensed nurse approval and seek clarification when necessary.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; assemble and maintain patient records and charts.
• Perform clerical duties such as copying, filing, and ordering/stocking supplies.
• Support RNs and physicians with patient-related activities as needed.
• Follow patient safety protocols, including restraints, seizure precautions, and fall precautions.
• Assist with safe patient transport in accordance with established procedures.
• Support discharge planning by gathering information, communicating with agencies, and scheduling procedures.
• Schedule admissions, create reservations, and assign beds in the system as appropriate.
• Respond to patient call lights, triage routine versus urgent needs, and assist licensed staff and CNAs as directed.
• Perform guest relations duties, including arranging trays, securing valuables, providing consent forms, and coordinating family accommodations.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance.

Additional Information

Protected Health Information Accessed

Demographic, clinical, insurance, financial, and complete medical record information.

Exposure

Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens possible but minimal.

Physical Requirements

Constant computer and clerical work; frequent sitting; occasional standing, walking, and light physical activity. Rare exposure to biological or chemical hazards.

Non-Essential Functions

• Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EEOC Statement: 

Georgetown Community Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 

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