Position Description

Clerical Team Member/Equipment Patient Care Tech/Unit Clerk, Cardiac Specialty Care, Full-Time, Evenings
Location City Greenbrae, CA 
Bargaining Unit Teamsters 856 #2
Compensation $32.77 - 44.32/hr. + Evening Diff.
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Clerical Team Member/Equipment Patient Care Tech/Unit Clerk, Cardiac Specialty Care, Full-Time, Evenings

Greenbrae, CA

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.

What We Offer

MarinHealth offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits that support your health, wellness, and financial security. Our robust Wellness@Work program includes onsite health and fitness classes, discounts, and promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees. We also provide a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday, and sick leave. These benefits, along with our highly competitive compensation package, make MarinHealth one of the best places to work in the Bay Area. Join us and find your next career at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.

JOB SUMMARY: 

This position provides coordination of unit-specific equipment as well as general administrative and clerical support.  Typical responsibilities include electronic health record/chart management, data collection and entry, forms management, staffing arrangements, clinical orders/test result processing, and inter/intra-departmental communications.  Responsible for collaborating with other departments’ staff and managers, materials / sterile processing technicians, and other clinical areas in the hospital to assure timely availability of supplies, trays, carts, instrumentation and equipment in good working condition for safe patient care in a unit.  This position is responsible for the organization and problem solving in relation to maintenance of such equipment. 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE

The equivalent of two years’ full-time experience performing medical-clerical duties that included patient record management, inpatient admission procedures, data collection and entry, staffing arrangements, clinical order and result processing, and interdepartmental communication/coordination preferably in a critical access or acute care hospital facility.

Preferably one (1) to two (2) years’ experience in an inventory or equipment coordination position. Previous experience with equipment and materials tracking software and analysis of data is also desirable.

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

  • Accurate typing at 35 WPM
  • Proficiency in computer operation/windows applications
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Ability to handle and maintain a filing systems 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 and professionally 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
  • Medical Equipment knowledge
  • Microsoft Office applications

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) with American Heart Association as required by Hospital policy
  • .         Management of Assaultive Behavior Training (MAB) within 90 days of hire.  Maintain annually. (Required for Behavioral Health Department)

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 charts 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 duties as assigned in relation to equipment and clerical responsibilities 

At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID + booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, but we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all.

 

The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law.  The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on the individual’s skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications.  This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position.  Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy.  Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.

Additional Information

  • Department: 6179 - Progressive Metabolic Care Unit
  • Job Schedule: Full Time - 40 hours/week
  • Job Shift: Evening
  • Hours per Two-Week Period: 80
  • Shift Hours: 8 Hour Shift
  • Job Number: 13727 - AK262
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