Night Shift Unit Clerk - Hospital Operations & Support

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking a dedicated unit support clerk to assist nursing staff and streamline patient flow. The role involves clerical tasks, unit stats, order entry, phone management, and collecting initial patient information to expedite care.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and excellent verbal and written communication. This is a full-time, evening/night shift position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary coursework or relevant work experience may be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Computer proficiency required; able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to nursing staff and maintain unit stats.
• Process physician orders and manage phone responsibilities.
• Obtain initial patient information to expedite nursing care.
• Coordinate with hospital departments and physician offices to improve patient throughput.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Self-starter

Time prioritization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking a dedicated unit support clerk to assist nursing staff and streamline patient flow. The role involves clerical tasks, unit stats, order entry, phone management, and collecting initial patient information to expedite care.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and excellent verbal and written communication. This is a full-time, evening/night shift position.