Night Shift Hospital Unit Clerk: Admissions & Coordination

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a unit clerk for night shift in Morgantown. The role focuses on greeting and admitting patients, entering orders in the system, coordinating bed assignments and transfers, and handling discharge procedures with emphasis on accurate recordkeeping.

The position emphasizes courteous communication with patients, families, and departments, ensuring timely information flow and proper documentation within EPIC.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or secretarial school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and admit patients upon arrival and perform courtesies.
• Enter admitting information into the computer.
• Coordinate bed assignment and transfer communications between departments.
• Complete discharge functions and file discharge summaries as required.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and arrange patient transportation.
• Maintain and organize patient records and department documentation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program or secretarial school

Tools

EPIC System

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a unit clerk for night shift in Morgantown. The role focuses on greeting and admitting patients, entering orders in the system, coordinating bed assignments and transfers, and handling discharge procedures with emphasis on accurate recordkeeping.

The position emphasizes courteous communication with patients, families, and departments, ensuring timely information flow and proper documentation within EPIC.