Medical Unit Clerk - RUHS - Neonatal ICU

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System Medical Center (RUHS-MC) in Moreno Valley seeks a Medical Unit Clerk for the NICU. Primary duties include phones, data entry, and chart handling to support professional staff.

The role requires healthcare experience, Word/Excel skills, and understanding of medical terminology. Six 12-hour shifts plus one 8-hour shift (nocturnal 7:00 PM–7:30 AM) offer varied hours with differential pay.

Qualifications

• One year of clerical experience, preferably in a health care setting.
• Experience with Word and Excel; basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and health office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physician orders from patient charts to forms for verification.
• Answer unit phones and route calls to proper staff.
• Maintain and update patient census, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Manage unit files, transport supplies and coordinate services with departments.
• Distribute mail/packages and assist in routine clerical tasks.
• May assist in clerical typing and birth certificates as needed.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Word & Excel

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

18 semester/24 quarter units in secretarial sciences, etc.

360 hours of training in secretarial/science/medical assisting

Job description

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

• 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.

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.

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.