NSICU Unit Clerk: Patient-Centric, Fast-Paced Support

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a dedicated Unit Clerk to join the Neuroscience ICU team at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. The role emphasizes proactive guest relations, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You will support staff and patients, coordinate unit activities, transcribe physician orders, answer phones, and help maintain a neat, compliant unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent guest relations, communication, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Proactive problem-solver with attention to detail.
• Experience with medical records and physician order processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate unit activities.
• Answer call lights and assist visitors with courtesy.
• Monitor visitors and alert staff to potential problems.
• Assist in emergencies and codes.
• Organize workload and maintain an orderly desk.
• Maintain unit station and supplies.
• Educate and train new unit clerks and staff.
• Process physician orders and enter data into computer systems.
• Answer phones and direct calls.
• Maintain patient records and unit documentation.
• Coordinate admissions/discharges and bed management reports.
• Cost-effectively utilize resources.

Skills

Guest relations

Multitasking

Proactive problem-solving

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bed management system

Computer systems

Medical records software

Job description

MU Health Care is seeking a dedicated Unit Clerk to join the Neuroscience ICU team at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. The role emphasizes proactive guest relations, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You will support staff and patients, coordinate unit activities, transcribe physician orders, answer phones, and help maintain a neat, compliant unit.