Medical Unit Clerk — Night Shift (Healthcare Admin)

Samaritan Health Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Float Personnel clerical support for night shift responsibilities. The role involves transcribing physicians’ orders, handling medical terminology, and providing accurate clerical assistance to the nursing team.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong spelling, keyboarding skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff while staying calm under pressure during a 12-hour night shift.

Qualifications

• High school level knowledge to read physicians’ orders and transcribe them correctly.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Accurate spelling required.
• Keyboarding and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physicians’ orders accurately and entry into computer systems.
• Maintain clerical records and support nursing staff.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and team members.
• Remain calm and organized during night shifts and high-stress situations.

Skills

Typing speed

Medical terminology

Keyboarding

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Reading orders

Accuracy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Samaritan Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Float Personnel clerical support for night shift responsibilities. The role involves transcribing physicians’ orders, handling medical terminology, and providing accurate clerical assistance to the nursing team.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong spelling, keyboarding skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff while staying calm under pressure during a 12-hour night shift.