INPATIENT UNIT CLERK I (TEMP)

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a prestigious academic health system as an Inpatient Unit Clerk I, where your role is vital in providing exceptional patient care. This part-time position involves admitting, transferring, and discharging patients, ensuring accurate documentation and communication with medical staff. As part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to the health of communities through your commitment to excellence in service. With a rich history of medical advancements, the institution offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are adaptable, detail-oriented, and passionate about healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to multitask and maintain accuracy with detailed material.

Responsibilities

• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients on various inpatient units.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and staff.
• Process physician's orders and referrals timely.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Multitasking Ability

Data Entry

Attention to Detail

Job description

Responsibilities

• Admit, transfer and discharge patients on various inpatient units.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Process patient admission and discharge, and distribute necessary documentation.
• Answer patient calls in a professional manner.
• Process physician's orders and referrals timely.
• Respond to emergent situations in a calm, correct, and professional manner.
• Record and coordinate patient appointments and tests accurately.
• Procure supplies, equipment, and services for patients.
• Maintain census information on paper and virtually, including programming nurses to assigned phones.
• Assist in communication between nursing staff and other departments to schedule in-stay appointments such as MRI, Cath Lab, Radiology, etc.
• Promptly order STAT EKGs, Blood Products, Portable X-Ray, etc.
• Maintain an accurate visitor list.
• Monitor a child protection system (when applicable).
• Assist with coordination of patient pick-up upon discharge.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components: patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Rates of Pay

Base Hourly Rate: $16.54/hour

Mid & Evening Differential: $1.80/hour

Night Differential: $2.00/hour

Float Pay: $2.00/hour

Additional Pay: $1.75/hour, $2.30/hour, $2.75/hour

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Multitasking ability.
• Ability to maintain accuracy working with very detailed material.
• Adaptable to change.
• Data entry or computer experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Previous experience as an inpatient clerk in a medical setting.

Work Schedule

Hours/Shift/Days:

• An NCS Inpatient Unit Clerk TEMP should schedule themselves to work a minimum of 32 hours per 4-week schedule block.
• Required to work 16 hours on the weekend per 4-week schedule block.
• Required to work two holidays during the calendar year.
• Hours available on all shifts.

Location

University Hospital Nursing Clerical Services

Work Locations

UH/CVC/Children's Hospital

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Opening ID

248178

Working Title

INPAT UNIT CLERK I (TEMP)

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

UM Hospital

Department

General Office/Administrative Support, Healthcare Admin & Support

Posting Begin/End Date

3/23/2025 - 7/21/2025