Unit Desk Clerk​/Evenings - Southeast - Acute Medical Surgical Unit

Position: Unit Desk Clerk - Days/Evenings - Geisinger Southeast - New Acute Medical Surgical Unit

Unit Desk Clerk – Days/Evenings – Geisinger Southeast – New Acute Medical Surgical Unit

Join Geisinger as a full‑time Unit Desk Clerk in the Acute Medical Surgical Unit. This position offers a base hourly rate of $15.75 with higher pay for experienced candidates, up to $3 shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full‑time Unit Desk Clerk with the compensation and opportunities described above.

Job Duties

• Participates in required patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational safety.
• Assures appropriate bed assignment.
• Ensures timely notification of teletracking upon discharge.
• Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards.
• Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standards.
• Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests.
• Communicates patient related information promptly to the appropriate care team member.
• Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit.
• Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Collaborates with other health care teams in order to facilitate multi-disciplinary patient care.
• Obtains and orders supplies.
• Files forms and reports according to standards.
• Maintains an organized patient care environment.
• Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment.
• Assists with transporting non‑controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
• Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
• Assists care team in the collection of necessary data or reports.
• Precepts and mentors new staff in a professional, positive manner.

Benefits of Working at Geisinger

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents
• Pre‑tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free  membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care;
  Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Position Details

• Full‑time Days/Evenings Position (36 Hours/Weekly)
• 3 – 12 Hour Shifts 7 am – 7:30 pm
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation Required

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required

Experience & Certifications

Certification(s) and License(s)

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Administrative

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

EEO Statement

Our purpose & values:
Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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