Job Description

Position Summary



As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada\'s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
We are home to Nevada\'s ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.

Position Summary:
Prepares and compiles records of patients for treatment in a clinic or admission into an in-patient facility, ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed. Maintains and updates patient\'s medical records and enter patient information into computer.
This posting will be used to fill for the following Departments:

- 3 SO IMC - 6085 - 3 W IMC - 6270

Job Requirement
Education/Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years clerical support experience in a clinical setting. Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Some positions may require Notary Public Certification.
Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements
PREFERENCES WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WHO DOCUMENT THE FOLLOWING:

• 
  Recent documented Experience
  • Critical Care Unit Clerk / Unit Secretary experience in a hospital setting.
  • Experience with HEMM
• Microsoft Office proficient - Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Bi-lingual preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Knowledge of:
Specialized knowledge of area of assignment; hospital and departmental policies and procedures; laws, rules and regulations governing area of assignment; terminology used in area of assignment; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures. Skill in:
Filling out claims, forms and applications according to laws and guidelines in area of assignment; preparing technical and statistical reports; performing technical, specialized, complex and difficult office support work; using initiative and judgment within established procedural guidelines; setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines; preparing presentation materials for program or service offered; developing interpersonal relations with a variety of people; using computers and related software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for extended periods of time, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.



Per Diem and Temporary Employees are not eligible to receive benefits.