Patient Access & Unit Support Clerk

MyMichigan Health; Clare (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health is seeking a Unit Assistant to perform clerical duties and assist with unit operations. This role coordinates patient and departmental activities, including chart checks and quick registrations, under supervision of the Nurse Manager and Supervisor.

The position involves 75% clerical tasks and 25% unit duties, with responsibilities across bed assignments, admissions, and ensuring proper documentation. A strong emphasis on professionalism and safety is required.

Qualifications

• Professional, organized support staff capable of multitasking.
• Strong communication with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to prioritize workload in a clinical setting.
• Prior nursing secretary experience in health care desired.

Responsibilities

• Clerical duties: Monitors orders, registrations, charting, and physician documents.
• Unit duties: Track supplies, answer call lights, assist with non-clinical patient care and room turnover.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and bed assignments with appropriate signatures and documents.
• Maintain EMTALA transfer data in EMR and ensure a safe, orderly unit.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Prior nursing secretary experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR

Job description

MyMichigan Health is seeking a Unit Assistant to perform clerical duties and assist with unit operations. This role coordinates patient and departmental activities, including chart checks and quick registrations, under supervision of the Nurse Manager and Supervisor.

The position involves 75% clerical tasks and 25% unit duties, with responsibilities across bed assignments, admissions, and ensuring proper documentation. A strong emphasis on professionalism and safety is required.