Medical Unit Clerk - RUHS - Neonatal ICU

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside's RUHS-MC NICU in Moreno Valley seeks a Medical Unit Clerk to handle phones, data entry, and chart processing. The role supports professional staff and handles routine clerical tasks in a medical setting.

The schedule includes six 12-hour shifts plus one 8-hour shift, with defined evening and night differential pay. Ideal candidates have healthcare experience, proficiency with Word and Excel, and basic computer skills, along with medical terminology knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare settings or hospitals preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word and MS Excel.
• Strong basic computer skills and data entry.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Answer unit phones and take messages.
• Data entry and chart building/maintenance.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and census tracking.
• Maintain unit files and coordinate supply deliveries.
• Assist in emergency procedures and stock ordering.
• May schedule clinic appointments and perform incidental typing tasks.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Word processing

Excel

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

18 semester or 24 quarter units in secretarial or related field

360 hours of training in secretarial sciences or related field

Job description

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

About The Position

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System - Medical Center (RUHS-MC) is seeking to fill a Medical Unit Clerk position for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU located in Moreno Valley.

Under supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for answering the unit phones, data entry, and building and breaking down patient's charts; as well as being flexible in performing a variety of clerical duties in a medical treatment area in support of professional and other staff; and doing other work as required.

The Most Competitive Candidates Will Possess The Following Experience

• Experience working in healthcare
• Experience with Word and Excel
• Basic Computer skills
• Medical terminology

Schedule: Six 12-hour shifts (6/12s) + one 8-hour shift, Nocturnal shift 1900-0730 (7:00PM- 7:30AM)

Differential: Evening shift differential of $1.30 per hour for your time worked between 6:00PM - 11:00PM, Night shift differential of $1.90 per hour for your time worked between 11:00PM - 6:00AM.

Meet the team!

Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County.

Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you!

For more information about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org

Examples Of Essential Duties

• 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; may distribute mail, packages, and flowers to patients as necessary.
• May make clinic appointments for patients; may prepare birth certificates and identification bands as necessary; may perform incidental typing duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One year of experience in clerical work preferably in a health care agency.

If applicable your application/resume needs to reflect this experience.

Either or 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's, medical assisting, or a closely related field.

OR

Completions of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, business education, medical assisting, or a closely related field. If applicable your proof of education must be uploaded with application/resume.

Other Requirements: 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Who May Apply: This recruitment is open to all applicants.

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.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

For questions regarding this recruitment Please contact Andrea Evans at [e-mail] or 951-955-3572. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations

The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination