Medical Unit Clerk — Fast-Paced Healthcare Support

Axia Care Center; Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Axia Care Center is hiring a Unit Clerk to join our nursing department. The ideal candidate will be experienced, dependable, and organized, with knowledge of unit clerk duties and strong communication skills. The position runs 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with every other weekend required.

The successful candidate will provide clerical support, assist with admissions and transfers, coordinate appointments, and maintain resident records in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Prior Unit Clerk experience or knowledge of unit clerk duties required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and healthcare documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Must be available to work every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Answer resident call bells promptly and communicate resident needs to the appropriate nursing staff.
• Assist nursing staff with contacting physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Schedule and coordinate resident medical appointments.
• Assist with distributing meal trays to residents.
• Answer telephone calls and relay messages accurately.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Maintain and organize resident medical records and documentation.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the nursing department.
• Communicate professionally with residents, families, nursing staff, and healthcare providers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Unit Clerk experience

Job description

Axia Care Center is hiring a Unit Clerk to join our nursing department. The ideal candidate will be experienced, dependable, and organized, with knowledge of unit clerk duties and strong communication skills. The position runs 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with every other weekend required.

The successful candidate will provide clerical support, assist with admissions and transfers, coordinate appointments, and maintain resident records in a fast-paced healthcare environment.