Surgery Health Clerk: Patient Support & Admin

HSHS St. Vincent Hospital; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Education Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness program

Job summary

HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL seeks a Health Clerk to support nursing operations in the Surgery department. The role includes patient and clerical tasks such as order entry, documentation, and chart preparation with emphasis on accurate record-keeping and service to patients and staff.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a day shift (8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday). Prior medical terminology knowledge and a preference for BLS certification are noted, with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient and clerical activities including order entry and documentation.
• Manage chart assembly and analysis.
• Support communication and system management related to patient care.
• Provide customer service/public relations activities related to unit operations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clerical skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL seeks a Health Clerk to support nursing operations in the Surgery department. The role includes patient and clerical tasks such as order entry, documentation, and chart preparation with emphasis on accurate record-keeping and service to patients and staff.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a day shift (8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday). Prior medical terminology knowledge and a preference for BLS certification are noted, with