Medical Unit Clerk: Records, Calls & Coordination

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a part-time Unit Clerk to support nursing stations with clerical tasks and chart maintenance. Responsibilities include transcribing orders, coordinating communication with physicians and families, and maintaining accurate patient records.

Ideal candidates will have at least a high school diploma and one year of computer experience; secretarial and medical terminology familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• One year of computer experience.
• Preferred: one year of secretarial experience.
• Preferred: one year of experience with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes orders from patient charts to medication sheets and notifies RN of STAT/Now orders.
• Organizes and maintains patient records, files reports, and ensures chart completeness.
• Coordinates communication with physicians, staff, patients and families by telephone/intercom.
• Documents unit activity such as census, admissions, discharges, transfers, surgeries, and diet sheets.
• Runs errands including drug basket to drug room, supplies, medications from Pharmacy as requested by nurses.
• Maintains inventory by assessing space and ordering daily/weekly supplies.
• Enters data on the computer.
• Participates in orientation and acts as a preceptor for other Unit Clerks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a part-time Unit Clerk to support nursing stations with clerical tasks and chart maintenance. Responsibilities include transcribing orders, coordinating communication with physicians and families, and maintaining accurate patient records.

Ideal candidates will have at least a high school diploma and one year of computer experience; secretarial and medical terminology familiarity are preferred.