Patient Care Unit Clerk - Admin & Telemetry Support

Fairfield Medical Center; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Medical Center in Ohio is seeking a Unit Clerk to support nursing and patient care teams. You will monitor telemetry, maintain patient charts, transcribe orders, and answer phones while providing courteous reception to visitors.

Under the direction of the Staff RN, you will update records, track vital signs, train new staff, and help ensure smooth department operations. High school diploma or GED is required; healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous clerical support or healthcare experience preferred.
• On the job training provided.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• Professional telephone etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Watch telemetry monitors and alert RN of changes.
• Maintain patient charts and update vitals, heights, and weights.
• Transcribe physician orders and use the order entry system.
• Answer phones, screen calls, greet visitors, and assist with reception.
• Maintain department records and statistics.
• Orient and train new employees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Order entry system

Job description

Fairfield Medical Center in Ohio is seeking a Unit Clerk to support nursing and patient care teams. You will monitor telemetry, maintain patient charts, transcribe orders, and answer phones while providing courteous reception to visitors.

Under the direction of the Staff RN, you will update records, track vital signs, train new staff, and help ensure smooth department operations. High school diploma or GED is required; healthcare experience is preferred.