Part-Time Unit Clerk — Patient Care & Admin

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Unit Clerk for Pennsylvania Hospital to support clerical operations on the patient care unit. You will perform receptionist duties, maintain health information records, and assist with admission, transfer and discharge processes in collaboration with the nursing staff.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, accurate data entry, and effective communication with patients, families, and the care team, aligned with Relationship Based Care practices.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED is required.
• Post high school education including computer courses and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and provide receptionist support.
• Input information into computer systems and maintain health information records.
• Protect patient confidentiality and adhere to privacy guidelines.
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers and discharges with nursing staff.
• Communicate orders and coordinate with ancillary services per guidelines.

Skills

Receptionist duties

Health information records handling

Interpersonal communication

Clerical support

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Medical terminology training

Tools

Computer systems

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Unit Clerk for Pennsylvania Hospital to support clerical operations on the patient care unit. You will perform receptionist duties, maintain health information records, and assist with admission, transfer and discharge processes in collaboration with the nursing staff.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, accurate data entry, and effective communication with patients, families, and the care team, aligned with Relationship Based Care practices.