Birth Clerk- Days

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East Cooper Medical Center is one of South Carolina's leaders in healthcare. Our approach to medicine is designed to provide patients with successful outcomes, fast recovery times, and a better quality of life. Our hospital combines technology and clinical expertise with compassion to provide personalized care for a lifetime. Our expanded scope of services, our commitment to quality & safety, and our outstanding team of caregivers have attracted patients throughout the Lowcountry and beyond, and have contributed to or hospital being nationally recognized. Interested in joining our team? Apply today!

Facility: East Cooper Medical Center

Location: Mount Pleasant, SC

Department: Obstetrics

Position Type: Full Time (30 Weekly Hours)

Work Schedule: 2-12s and 1- 8 hour shift per week

Position Summary

• Maintains accurate patient records for the unit
• Performs and coordinates clerical and public relations duties
• Coordinates patient services and tests with ancillary hospital departments
• Acts as unit receptionist: greets, receives, and directs visitors
• Collaborates with the healthcare team and supports unit/hospital goals
• Delivers high-quality work in accordance with established standards and guidelines
• Willing and able to float to other comparable nursing units as needed
• Completes the following in accordance with South Carolina Vital Records policies:
  
  

○ Birth Certificates

○ Death Certificates

○ Paternity Acknowledgements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must meet the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education & Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent (required)
• Some college or vocational training (preferred)
• Previous hospital experience or secretary training within the medical field (preferred)
• Basic computer and typing skills required
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to make independent, responsible decisions while upholding policy and procedure
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work quickly and accurately
• Pleasant and tactful demeanor in stressful situations
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to interpret a variety of handwritten data
• Must be able to maintain and protect confidential information, records, and reports
• Capable of working accurately under pressure and stress
• Flexible to work irregular schedules, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must obtain Notary Public upon hire and maintain status
  
  

Novant Health is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all human resource practices in compliance with federal, state and local civil rights and employment legislation. Accordingly, Novant Health considers all applicants for employment equally, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and provides them with an opportunity to progress in the organization consistent with their skills and interests.