Nursing Unit Admin Assistant — Night Shift

Henry Ford Health; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Rochester Hospital seeks a unit clerk to support nursing station operations and maintain the unit's clerical workflow. The role includes transcribing doctor orders, coordinating with nurses, answering calls, and managing patient records and Kardex.

Responsibilities also cover admissions/discharges, ordering supplies, chart updates, and training new clerical staff on unit procedures. Night shift availability is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes and transmits doctor orders and confers with registered nurse regarding scheduling patient's activities and tests.
• Performs clerical functions within the unit clerk sphere of responsibility by communication with other members of the health care team.
• Courteously answers telephone and intercom, takes messages, and communicates messages to the appropriate person.
• Documents and maintains records and charts.
• Performs clerical duties related to the admission and discharge of patients.
• Orders supplies and equipment in appropriate amounts, receives and stores items in proper area.
• Compiles new charts, maintaining current charts, and enter patient information on the charts and Kardex, utilizing computer as needed.
• Assists in orientation of new staff to clerical duties of the unit.
• Daily clerical duties for the assigned nursing unit shall be completed per policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Clerical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Henry Ford Rochester Hospital seeks a unit clerk to support nursing station operations and maintain the unit's clerical workflow. The role includes transcribing doctor orders, coordinating with nurses, answering calls, and managing patient records and Kardex.

Responsibilities also cover admissions/discharges, ordering supplies, chart updates, and training new clerical staff on unit procedures. Night shift availability is required.