Pediatric Unit Clerk: Admin & Care Coordination

Elderwood Administrative Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Unit Clerk to support nursing and clinical teams by coordinating admissions, medical records, and communications. This frontline administrative role keeps the unit organized and responsive in a busy pediatric setting.

You will handle scheduling, documentation, EMR entries, nursing supplies, and family communications to ensure smooth operations and high-quality care for medically fragile children.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Office, typing, and data entry skills are required.
• Experience with medical terminology is preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.
• PointClickCare experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate, organized medical records and clinical documentation.
• Coordinating and scheduling medical appointments, labs, and follow-up care.
• Supporting admissions, discharges, transfers, and care plans.
• Ordering, organizing, and monitoring nursing unit supplies.
• Maintaining accurate EMR information, census, and unit records.
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to nursing leadership.
• Responding to calls and assisting staff, families, and partners.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Typing

Data entry

Medical terminology

EMR experience

PointClickCare

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Unit Clerk to support nursing and clinical teams by coordinating admissions, medical records, and communications. This frontline administrative role keeps the unit organized and responsive in a busy pediatric setting.

You will handle scheduling, documentation, EMR entries, nursing supplies, and family communications to ensure smooth operations and high-quality care for medically fragile children.