Unit Desk Clerk - Evenings​/Nights - Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full‑time Unit Desk Clerk position with a base rate of $16.24 and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. The role includes a potential $40,000 financial support package for nursing education.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, committed to delivering the highest quality care, and capable of meeting both orientation and long‑term full‑time scheduling requirements. Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential; the candidate consistently arrives on time and is ready to contribute meaningfully each day. They are responsive, dependable, possess excellent teamwork and communication skills, and maintain a proactive, engaged presence that supports exceptional patient outcomes.

• Participates in required patient safety education programs and 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.
• Obtains and communicates electronic information pertinent to the nursing unit.
• Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Collaborates with other health‑care teams to facilitate multidisciplinary patient care.
• Obtains and orders supplies.
• Files forms and reports according to standards.
• Maintains an organized patient care environment.
• Operates, problems 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.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. The incumbent is accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

• Full benefits (medical, 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 rapid accrual.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with referrals for childcare, eldercare, pet care, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, and digital self‑help tools.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.

• Full Time, Evenings/Nights Position (40 Hours/weekly)
• Shifts:
  
  7 pm – 7:30 am and 11 pm – 7:30 am
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required.

Relevant experience in a healthcare or clerical setting.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification – American Heart Association (AHA).

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.