Hospital Unit Clerk - Patient Care Admin & Coordination

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a unit clerk to support a healthcare team in a hospital setting. The role serves as the central point for administration, information, and communication during shifts, while maintaining order and coordinating with clinical staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of hospital/healthcare clerical experience, and basic knowledge of medical terminology. The hospital network emphasizes patient safety and efficient care delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years hospital/healthcare clerical/unit clerk or Medical Assistant preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology or completion of course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to a team of healthcare providers within the hospital and acts as the unit's central point of administration, information and communication during an assigned shift.
• Maintains clerical organization within the unit and monitors orders, providing follow-up notifications as needed.
• Participates in a safe, patient-centered care environment with quality patient care delivery, efficient patient flow and effective communication with the healthcare team.

Skills

Written comm

Verbal comm

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Windows

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PIH Health is seeking a unit clerk to support a healthcare team in a hospital setting. The role serves as the central point for administration, information, and communication during shifts, while maintaining order and coordinating with clinical staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of hospital/healthcare clerical experience, and basic knowledge of medical terminology. The hospital network emphasizes patient safety and efficient care delivery.