Nursing Unit Clerk, Transitional Care Unit, Full time, 6am-2:30pm

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking an experienced unit clerk to provide centralized administrative support for the hospital unit during assigned shifts. You will monitor orders, follow up on notifications, and help maintain smooth patient flow while coordinating with the healthcare team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of hospital/healthcare clerical experience, with basic medical terminology knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED is required.
• 1–2 years hospital/healthcare clerical experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology or completion of related course.

Responsibilities

• Provide centralized administrative support for the unit during a shift.
• Monitor orders and provide follow-up notifications as needed to ensure patient flow.
• Maintain clerical organization within the unit and communicate with the healthcare team to support patient care.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Windows basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Provides support to a team of healthcare providers within the hospital. Serves as the unit’s centralized focus of administration, information and communication during an assigned shift. Maintains clerical organization within the unit. Monitors orders, providing follow-up notifications as needed. Participates in a safe, patient-centered care environment with quality patient care delivery, efficient patient flow and effective communication with the healthcare team.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Basic computer skills including the use of Windows and Mouse

Required Experience

• High school graduate or GED
• 1-2 years hospital/healthcare experience in clerical, unit clerking or Medical Assistant preferred
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology or completion of course within six months

Address

12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary

23.00-32.09

Shift

Days

Zip Code

90602