Compassionate Patient Care Unit Clerk

Stanfordmedicinechildrenshealth; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Medicine Children's Health seeks a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit with clerical duties, patient admissions/discharges, and coordination of care tasks. Working under the Patient Care Manager, you will help ensure smooth workflow, maintain medical records, and assist with reception duties on a non-clinical level.

You will also help organize transport, respond to urgent needs, and uphold hospital policies, safety standards, and patient confidentiality in a fast-paced clinical

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate compassionately with patients and families.
• Strong clerical and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with discharge processes by organizing documents per unit standards.
• Document patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and off unit procedures.
• Communicate with care team and notify RNs of orders and updates.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and orderly desk area.
• Process forms and maintain patient records according to policy.
• Greet individuals and handle receptionist duties for the unit.
• Support unit operations and coordinate transport when needed.
• Respond to emergencies and ensure timely care delivery.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Clerical skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Stanford Medicine Children's Health seeks a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit with clerical duties, patient admissions/discharges, and coordination of care tasks. Working under the Patient Care Manager, you will help ensure smooth workflow, maintain medical records, and assist with reception duties on a non-clinical level.

You will also help organize transport, respond to urgent needs, and uphold hospital policies, safety standards, and patient confidentiality in a fast-paced clinical