Clinical Unit Clerk & Records Coordinator

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a timely and organized Unit Clerk to support the nursing station at Lancaster, PA. The role handles chart transcription, records, and receptionist duties, ensuring complete and accurate kardex, clinical charts, and reports.

You will coordinate with physicians, staff and families to maintain smooth unit operations. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of computer experience; preferred are secretarial experience and medical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of computer experience required.
• One year of secretarial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes orders from patient charts onto the chart and medication sheets; completes related paperwork and notifies RN of STAT/Now orders.
• Organizes and maintains patient records, files reports, and ensures chart completeness.
• Coordinates communication with physicians, staff, patients and families via telephone/intercom systems.
• Enters data on the computer.
• Acts as a preceptor for other Unit Clerks and supports unit operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a timely and organized Unit Clerk to support the nursing station at Lancaster, PA. The role handles chart transcription, records, and receptionist duties, ensuring complete and accurate kardex, clinical charts, and reports.

You will coordinate with physicians, staff and families to maintain smooth unit operations. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of computer experience; preferred are secretarial experience and medical