Clerk Nursing Casual

mclarenhlth; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health in a hospital setting seeks a Unit Clerk to support efficient unit operations and maintain accurate records. You will handle admissions/discharges, charting, and supply inventory while ensuring timely filing and data entry.

The role requires working within established computer systems, reporting issues, and adhering to patient safety guidelines to support high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of successful completion of a Clerk-Nursing course or comparable education/experience.
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Completes work assignments during scheduled time period while maintaining efficiency.
• Maintains current inventory of unit supplies and reorders as needed.
• Documents and reports problems with factual records.
• Maintains accurate patient records, charts, and unit files.
• Uses computer systems per established guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Record management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Clerk-Nursing coursework/education

BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary:

Maintains a work environment conducive to efficient unit operation. Maintains accurate and complete records, charts, files, and unit supplies

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• 1. Completes work assignments during scheduled time period while maintaining a work environment conducive to efficient unit operation
• 2. Maintains current inventory of unit supplies and equipment, accepts responsibility for reordering supplies in anticipation of unit needs.
• 3. Facilitates the resolution of identified problems through factual documentation and reporting.
• 4. Maintains accurate and complete records, charts, files:
  • A. Admission/discharge charts prepared in a uniform manner
  • B. All patient records properly identified and checked daily for needed forms.
  • C. Past records available on unit
  • D. Current chart copies of Ancillary Service reports maintained
  • E. Surgical charts checked and completed
  • F. Accurately enters orders into computer system
• 5. Utilizes computer system according to established guidelines and procedures including:
  • A. Attending required classes and reviews
  • B. Demonstrating competence in all computer applications
  • C. Assisting with distribution and posting of reports and forms
  • D. Identifying and reporting hardware/software problems to appropriate resource persons.
• 6. Adheres to established emergency and disaster procedures
• 7. Demonstrates competency and knowledge in the utilization of specified equipment
• 8. Demonstrates competency and knowledge in performing basic and specified skills
• 9. Assumes responsibility for obtaining current accurate information and expanding knowledge base through utilization of appropriate learning experiences
• 10. Assists in maintaining a safe unit environment
• 11. Consistently demonstrates Bay Pride behaviors
• 12. Complies with Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
• 13. Participates in performance improvement activities
• 14. Performs other related duties as required and directed

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certificate of successful completion of a course in Clerk-Nursing or comparable education and/or experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification