Clerical Team Member/EPCT/Unit Clerk - Medical and Surgical Care

ABOUT MARINHEALTH
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch. 

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others. 

Company:

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range:

$33.75 - $45.65

Work Shift:

8 Hour (days) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Job Description Summary:

The purpose of this role is to provide general administrative and clerical and medical equipment support to a nursing department and/or unit. This care team member performs detailed and responsible clerical and equipment-based duties in a fast-paced environment. Typical responsibilities include chart management, data collection and entry, forms management, timecard management, medical equipment manangement, staff scheduling, staffing arrangements, clinical order and result processing, and inter/intra-departmental communications.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

Job Specifications:

Education:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• The equivalent of two years full-time experience performing medical-clerical duties that included patient chart management, inpatient admission procedures, data collection and entry, staffing arrangements, clinical order and result processing, and interdepartmental communication/coordination.

License and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.

• Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) required within 30 days of hire.

Prerequisite Skills:

• Accurate typing at 35 WPM

• Proficiency in computer operation/windows applications

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Ability to handle, maintain a filing system accurately

• Ability to handle a large volume of detailed work in a timely manner

• Ability to establish priorities and maintain a calm demeanor while working in an atmosphere of conflicting demands

• Ability to communicate clearly, work tactfully and effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers and other hospital staff

• Ability to work effectively as a team member and contribute positively towards the goals of the team and the organization

• Ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instructions.

Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance):
Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Essential (Not Modifiable)

Processes orders, results and performs other data entry/processing via unit-based computer and manual systems
Maintains departmental manuals and logs, records, filing systems, forms, departmental and selected ancillary charges/credits and reconciliation procedures
Collects and compiles unit statistical and UR data
Performs chart management functions including compilation and organization. Copies chart for transfers; ensures a completed/signed and ordered record prior to sending to Medical Records.
Manages staffing procedures including call off lists, float lists, time off requests, and time and pay records, collaborating with staffing office on work schedules
Processes inpatient admissions including computer entry, obtaining authorized signatures, patient scheduling, bed assignment and census/accommodation verification
Provides timely, verbal and written communications within team
Trouble shoots, monitors and provides simple maintenance for printers, fax and duplicating machines
Assists visitors, hospital staff and other individuals by answering questions and providing information. Effectively screens and handles telephone calls

Secondary (Modifiable)

• Other related duties as assigned    

Accommodation:

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or [email protected].

C.A.R.E.S. Standards:

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations:

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation:

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.