Nursing Unit Coordinator & Supply Clerk

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, AL seeks a nursing unit clerk to assist the RN in planning, organizing, and evaluating nursing station activities while performing clerical and receptionist duties.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, transcribing orders, answering calls, and supporting performance improvement activities. The role requires English literacy and basic computer skills, with emphasis on safety and compliance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Approved previous experience in clerical functions.
• Ability to read, write legibly and speak English.
• Computer and/or computer software knowledge or experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing unit functions for smooth operation.
• Assemble and maintain patient medical records.
• Transcribe physician orders and manage order entry.
• Keep nursing unit well organized, stocked, and clean.
• Answer calls, messages, and relay communications.
• Support PI activities and implement improvements.
• Maintain required statistics/logs per unit manager.
• Observe cardiac monitors and alert staff when necessary.

Skills

Clerical functions

English proficiency

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, AL seeks a nursing unit clerk to assist the RN in planning, organizing, and evaluating nursing station activities while performing clerical and receptionist duties.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, transcribing orders, answering calls, and supporting performance improvement activities. The role requires English literacy and basic computer skills, with emphasis on safety and compliance with hospital policies.