Medical Staff Clerk
UHS
Summary
The duties of a Medical Staff Clerk are to document at the direction of the physician, patient information into the patient chart. Clerks are not patient care providers; they only assist the physician in documentation.
Job description
Job Summary
The duties of a Medical Staff Clerk are to document at the direction of the physician, patient information into the patient chart. Clerks are not patient care providers; they only assist the physician in documentation.
General Duties
- Documentation into the patient chart
- Responding to various messages as directed by the provider
- Locating information within the chart for review
- Researching information as requested by the physician
The clerk's performance and documentation must be compliant with all related legal and regulatory requirements.
Job Specifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. The Medical Clerk must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the department and hospital.
Education
High School Graduate, BSN or medical assistant certification preferred.
Experience
Experience in a hospital environment desirable.
Knowledge
Prefer knowledge of general and psychiatric principles, working concepts and theory, age-specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, individual, group and family therapy. Able to work cooperatively with other site staff and involved community agencies. Good organization skills, as well as oral and written communication skills.
Supervision
Supervision Received: Medical Officer. Supervision Exercised: None.
Environmental Conditions
Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste. General hospital environment.
Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Physical agility to manage patients with crisis prevention interventions. Push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping.
Job Classification
Non-exempt; Hours vary based on staffing needs and include day, evening, night and weekend shifts.
Requirements
- High School Graduate
- BSN or medical assistant certification preferred
- Experience in a hospital environment desirable
- Knowledge of general and psychiatric principles
- Knowledge of crisis and behavior management
- Good organization skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with other site staff and community agencies
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Physical agility to manage patients with crisis prevention interventions
- Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.