Medical Unit Clerk

County of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside University Health System Medical Center is seeking a Medical Unit Clerk for the Arlington Campus - Emergency Treatment Services in Riverside, CA. Responsibilities include clerical support to clinicians, chart preparation, census maintenance, and coordinating referrals and appointments, with a rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications include healthcare clerical experience, familiarity with medical terminology, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Clerical experience in a healthcare agency.
• Behavioral health experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• BLS certification required (AHA).
• Capable of typing 45 net words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physician orders from patient chart to proper forms for verification.
• Greet staff, patients, visitors, and route calls as directed.
• Track admissions, discharges, transfers, and room changes for census purposes.
• Maintain unit files and coordinate schedules with hospital departments.

Skills

Clerical experience

Behavioral health experience

Medical terminology

BLS certification

Medical assistant course

English proficiency

Typing 45 WPM

Education

BLS certification

Medical assisting course

Job description

Riverside University Health System - Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Medical Unit Clerk to join the Arlington Campus - Emergency Treatment Services department within the Behavioral Health facility located in Riverside, California.

Under general supervision, the Medical Unit Clerk performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff assigned to the medical treatment area.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

answering and directing phone calls; assembling and disassembling patient charts; completing and distributing assignment logs; processing incoming faxed referrals; obtaining, recording, and maintaining hospital census information; and performing filing duties. The Medical Unit Clerk also requests supplies and maintains appropriate stock levels in the work area, provides end-of-shift reports to incoming Medical Unit Clerks, and ensures communication boards are current and accurate. Additional duties include carrying out laboratory orders, referrals, and medical consults; scheduling medical appointments; arranging transportation for in-house patients; and assisting patients with placing phone calls.

Schedule: 5/40, 3 pm – 11:30 pm, 8-hour shifts, rotating weekends

Location: 9990 County Farm Road, Riverside, CA 92503

Differential: Evening shift differential of $1.30 per hour for your time worked between 6pm - 11pm, Night shift differential of $1.90 per hour for your time worked between 11pm - 6am.

Requirements:

• Clerical experience in a healthcare agency. Behavioral health experience is preferred.
• Must be comfortable working in behavioral health emergency and inpatient healthcare facilities.
• Candidate should know medical terminology, preferably having completed a medical assistant course.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Meet the Team!

Every day at Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff come together to improve lives across Riverside County. Our nationally recognized programs and specialized services thrive because of the diverse talents and commitment of our team members. No matter your background or skill set, you’ll discover meaningful opportunities and a strong sense of purpose here.

To learn more about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org

• Transcribes physician's orders from patient chart to the proper forms in preparation for verification by professional staff; answers telephone; takes and delivers telephone messages.
• Provides routine information as requested to staff, patients, visitors, and the public; greets patients and visitors; places calls to doctors, other medical units, and support units as directed.
• Tracks admissions, discharges, transfer, and room changes for census purposes; completes proper forms and records for patient admissions, transfers, discharges, examinations, and testing; may assemble, disassemble, update, and thin patient charts.
• Maintains unit files; runs errands and transports supplies, specimens, and other materials as needed; contacts or receives calls from hospital departments, hospitals, doctor's offices, or medical agencies to coordinate or schedule services for patients.
• Responds to established emergency procedures; assists in ordering stock supplies; distributes mail, packages, and flowers to patients as necessary.
• Makes clinic appointments for patients; prepares birth certificates and identification bands as necessary; performs incidental typing duties.

Experience: One year of experience in clerical work in a health care agency. Either of the following may be substituted for the required experience:
Completion of 18 semester or 24 quarter units from a recognized college in secretarial sciences, office practice, business education, medical assisting, or a closely related field;
OR
Completion of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, business education, medical assisting, or a closely related field.

Other Requirements

Certification: BLS for healthcare workers certified by the AHA

Skill to: Type 45 net words per minute.

Knowledge of:

Modern office practices and procedures including filing and operating standard office equipment.

Ability to:

Understand and follow oral and written directions; perform general clerical work and learn quickly the specific operations of a medical treatment unit; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees; work effectively under stress and in emergency situations.

Physical Requirements: Lift up to 25 lbs occasionally, reach above shoulder level frequently. Sit, Stand, walk frequently.

This posting may close without notice depending on the number of applications received.

Who may apply?

Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the County of Riverside's RUHS may be considered before other applicants, depending on the volume of applications received.