A hospital unit clerk’s resume is a 1-page document that contains information on your relevant experiences and skills.
The following sample will help you build or update your resume for the hospital unit clerk position.
Hospital Unit Clerk Resume Sample
Henry Jacobs
702 Saint Mary Drive
Covington, LA 55602
(000) 142-7414
henjac @ email . com
HOSPITAL UNIT CLERK
HIGHLIGHTS
• Highly determined and resourceful individual, with an exceptional ability to work alongside nurses and doctors.
• Adept at documenting patient care services by taking and following instructions accurately.
• Demonstrated ability to provide support to medical teams with emergency calls and clinical communications.
• Highly experienced in responding to emergency codes by executing appropriate protocols and utilizing necessary resources.
• Proficient in preparing and maintaining patient medical records on the clinical unit, along with managing discharge processes.
• Deep insight into conserving unit resources by using equipment and supplies and keeping appropriate records.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Emergency Codes Handling
• Medical Records Management
• Patient Census Compilation
• Unit Supplies Inventory
• Record-keeping
• Paperwork Management
• Customer Service
• Information Flow Management
• Discharge Processes Management
• Appointment Scheduling
• Clerical Support
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hospital Unit Clerk
Rady Children’s Hospital, Covington, LA
11/2011 – Present
• Implement a dynamic transcription procedure which reduced the actual transcribing time by 65%
• Maintain the accuracy and confidentiality of patients’ health records by following designated procedures
• Manage paperwork including patient history forms and admission and discharge documents
• Perform reception duties by greeting patients and families and providing them with necessary support and information
• Order supplies for the unit, including hospital equipment, by creating and maintaining effective liaison with vendors
Unit Clerk
City Hospital, Covington, LA
8/2007 – 11/2011
• Compiled patient census information (3697 records) within the given timeline of 48 hours
• Streamlined the patient discharge process by implementing a series of procedures to make the process less cumbersome
• Scheduled patients’ appointments over the telephone and in-person and ensure that appropriate follow-up is made
• Performed transcription for medicines, laboratory tests, and physicians’ orders
• Assisted in providing direct patient care by attending to patients under the supervision of a nurse
• Provided support in transporting patients to therapy rooms or for appointments and surgeries
Hospital Aide
Northwest Hospital, Covington, LA
8/2005 – 8/2007
• Greeted patients and visitors as they arrived at the hospital reception and provided them with the required information
• Assisted patients in filling out admission forms and obtained and processed insurance information
• Scheduled appointments over the telephone and in person, by first determining doctors’ schedules
• Oversaw the general cleanliness, maintenance, and sanitation of all areas within the assigned unit
• Assisted nurses and PCTs with providing direct patient care such as bathing, washing, toileting, and grooming
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
Covington High School, Covington, LA – 2004