Unit Clerk

Position: Unit Clerk - 3pm -11pm

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General Summary of Position

A healthcare team member who performs designated clerical duties at the unit level relating to communication updating and organization of information. Responsible for reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor and responding to inquiries and requests from staff physicians, families, other departments, and disciplines.

About The Job

Working hours for this role are evenings 3pm–11pm, with rotating weekends (5 x 8‑hour shifts per work week).

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Technical:
  Supports the department by performing clerical and secretarial tasks. Transcribes physician orders and completes associated paperwork. Compiles paperwork and inputs specified computer data related to admission, discharge, transfer, or expiration of a patient. Maintains patient records per hospital policy and reviews for completeness as needed throughout treatment, e.g., prior to surgery, transfer, and discharge. Obtains and files results from lab, radiology, physician office, etc.
  
  as needed. Files and prepares paperwork as directed by supervisor. Prints schedules, reports, and patient data as requested.
• Communication:
  Facilitates transfer of information. Answers and directs all phone calls; takes messages as needed. Greets all persons coming to nurses’ station, answers inquiries, offers direction and assistance, takes and relays messages, runs errands. Exchanges information with other units/departments, physician offices, etc. as requested. Relays patient/family requests to appropriate unit staff. Initiates phone calls, pages, and codes as directed. Uses appropriate means to communicate with other unit staff (Vocera, overhead paging, etc.).
  
  Confirms and communicates scheduling of procedures/therapeutic services.
• Finance:
  Supports the department by posting charges, completing appropriate requisitions/entries for consults, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic services, and coordinating appointments. Inputs data for patient charges. Maintains unit supplies and orders using online requisition system (e.g., Lawson) or other approved process.
• Development:
  Maintains and updates current knowledge. Conducts all duties within legal boundaries and according to hospital policy and procedures. Works with supervisor to identify learning needs and takes actions to address them. Attends hospital‑sponsored training programs as required. Meets all mandatory obligations.
• Organizational Knowledge:
  Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on intra/inter‑departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate. Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during team and committee participation. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions. Serves as a unit resource within areas of responsibility.

Minimal Qualifications Education

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience required.

Experience

• 1–2 years of work experience required.
• Hospital experience preferred, particularly in an area related to unit specialty.

Licenses and Certifications

• Completion of unit clerk course preferred.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Moderate computer data entry skills.
• Ability to use computer applications such as clinical information systems (e.g., Clinicians View, Chart View, GE Manager, GE Scheduler, scheduling software, e‑mail, intranet, requisitioning systems such as Lawson).
• Use of copy equipment and fax machine.
• HIPAA policies related to confidentiality.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $18.00 – $28.73 /hr.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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