NICU Unit Clerk — Night Shift & Front Desk Support

Nemours-Children; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours is seeking a unit clerk to join our NICU. This full-time night shift position includes weekend and holiday requirements and supports nursing staff by assisting with general patient care unit activities and ensuring smooth communication of patient care information within and between departments.

The role covers front desk duties, reporting, mail tasks, and relaying information among physicians, nurses, and lab staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification is required.
• Minimum of one year experience in a clinical/healthcare setting.
• Medical terminology training is preferred.
• Previous clerical experience in a health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Front desk duties: answer phones, greet patients, send reports, and assist with mail as needed.
• Deliver reports, supplies, and materials to patient areas or hospital locations.
• Relate information from physicians, nurses, labs and others accurately.
• Use Information Systems as required for patient care and enter written orders when needed.
• Maintain unit boards and organize the work area; ensure open communication with the patient care team.
• Assist with activities of daily living as directed and ensure adequate equipment/supplies exist at par levels.

Skills

BLS certification

Medical terminology training

Clerical experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Nemours is seeking a unit clerk to join our NICU. This full-time night shift position includes weekend and holiday requirements and supports nursing staff by assisting with general patient care unit activities and ensuring smooth communication of patient care information within and between departments.

The role covers front desk duties, reporting, mail tasks, and relaying information among physicians, nurses, and lab staff.