Patient Care Unit Clerk - Front Desk & Support

Beacon Health System; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System is seeking a receptionist and clerical support for the patient care unit. You will greet visitors, answer calls, and prepare patient charts for admission, transfer, discharge and surgery.

You will also input orders and clinical data into the hospital information system, supporting the unit staff and patient care activities. Responsibilities include assisting with admission and discharge, relaying messages, maintaining organized work areas and ensuring accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CPR/BCLS preferred with training.
• Strong typing, data entry and accurate record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to read directions and work with patients, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and respond to inquiries in a courteous manner.
• Answer phones, relay messages and coordinate communications for physicians and staff.
• Prepare patient charts for admission, transfer, discharge and surgery.
• Input and update patient data in the hospital information system.
• Assist with admission/discharge activities and handle daily unit tasks.

Skills

Reception duties

Clerical skills

Data entry

Telephone skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hospital information system

Basic computer skills

Job description

Beacon Health System is seeking a receptionist and clerical support for the patient care unit. You will greet visitors, answer calls, and prepare patient charts for admission, transfer, discharge and surgery.

You will also input orders and clinical data into the hospital information system, supporting the unit staff and patient care activities. Responsibilities include assisting with admission and discharge, relaying messages, maintaining organized work areas and ensuring accurate documentation.