Bronson Healthcare · 15 hours ago
BMH Observation Unit Clerk-PT Nights 7p-1:30a
Greater Kalamazoo Area
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expBronson Healthcare is a compassionate and resilient organization dedicated to providing excellent patient care. They are seeking a Part-Time Clerk for the BMH Observation Unit who will perform clerical and receptionist functions, coordinate communication systems, and assist in maintaining the unit's environment. The role requires effective communication and organizational skills to support the nursing staff and ensure smooth operations within the unit.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPrimary and Urgent Care
Responsibilities
Coordinates the flow of information throughout the unit/department for all staff
Answers telephone and nurse call system and provides information or relays messages to patients, visitors and medical staff
Directs visitors to patients’ rooms or visitor waiting areas
Distributes mail, newspapers, and flowers to patients
Compiles census of patients, maintains records and distributes information in accordance with unit/department procedures
Coordinates with the charge nurse to insure smooth, efficient and timely patient flow into, through and out of the department
Responsible for performing clerical duties and processing equipment and staff requests relative to department needs
Records name of patient, address, and name of attending Physician to prepare medical records on new patients
Keeps file of medical records on patients in unit
Monitors and requisitions supplies designated by nursing staff, organizes and stores such in accordance with unit/department procedures
Gathers/inputs/retrieves information into various computerized systems
Transports patients and guests to locations within facility, under direction or as needed
Stocking to facilitate patient care in unit assigned to
Take admission paperwork to room, facilitate and complete Medicare/important message, and other assigned paperwork as directed by RN
Manage incoming Tubes from tube station and deliver meds or other items to the RN
Work with transport to monitor elevator bays for beds/carts
Assist in monitoring Environment of Care
Other duties as assigned (passing water, getting towel) attending to patient and family needs
Maintains unsupervised access to the unit medication room(s) for stocking and/or retrieving supplies
Hold and cuddle stable newborn infants under the direction and supervision of the RN. (OB Mother Baby/Antepartum only)
Manage incoming tubes form tube station and deliver meds or other items to the RN/medication cart
Function as a Patient Safety Assistant for suicide precautions only, which includes
Safe patient handling required
Responsibilities include observation and reporting patient activities and behaviors and appropriate response intervention to assure patient safety. The Patient Safety Assistant will demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patient/patient family and other healthcare providers, and practice confidentiality and safety procedures as defined by agency
Maintain appropriate knowledge level to assist in patient turns and assist in patient transfer to commode/bathroom
Uses correct body positioning, proper body mechanics to avoid injury, utilizes safe work practices (e.g. pushing vs. pulling, patient transfer/lifting devices, etc.) and uses personal protective equipment when necessary
80% Observation and prevention of unsafe patient behavior/activity
10% Communicating with the responsible R.N. about patient status and pertinent input to facilitate care planning
5% Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests occasionally
5% Maintains a clean and orderly environment
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required for those hired on or after 6/1/2017
Ability to successfully complete the organizations' competency requirements for English, writing, spelling and reading comprehension
Ability to successfully complete the hospital's orientation, core orientation and unit specific orientation
Working knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to input and retrieve data from the organization's computerized systems
The organizational skills to maintain records and orderly filing systems and to manage multiple processes simultaneously
Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team
Work which produces very high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g. CRT work between 70 and 90 percent of the time, and work involving extremely close tolerances and considerable hand/eye coordination for sustained periods of time
Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients
Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required
Preferred
1-3 Months Related Experience And/or Training Preferred
Previous healthcare experience preferred
Company
Bronson Healthcare
Bronson Healthcare is a not-for-profit, group healthcare organization that provides services ranging from primary care and emergency care.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bill Manns
President & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-10-27
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