Traveling Hospital Unit Clerk | Patient Care & Admin Support

Tohono O'odham Nation; Sells (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care Hospital in Sells, AZ seeks a Unit Clerk to provide medical clerical support in inpatient or Emergency services. You will support nurses and professionals, manage charts, orders, and communications, and help coordinate patient transfers within and outside the facility.

The role requires multitasking, dependable reliability, and strong communication. Relies on HIPAA knowledge and accuracy in data entry, with relocation to TONHC facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year of general work experience in the medical field is required.
• Must have CPR certification.
• Must complete Medical Terminology course within six months of hire.
• Criminal background check and FBI fingerprint check are required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license may be required.
• Fluency in Tohono O’odham language and English may be required by department needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as receptionist and greet patients/visitors professionally.
• Alert Security to unauthorized visitors as needed.
• Route calls and distribute mail for medical staff and patients.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate tests with outside facilities.
• Assemble and file patient charts, transcribe orders, and update records.
• Coordinate patient transfers and transportation with EMS and tribal transport.
• Assist with patient discharge and final chart disposition.
• Maintain ER log and update demographics and insurance info.
• Record attendance and timekeeping for unit staff.
• Attend monthly meetings and record minutes.

Skills

Multiline telephone handling

Typing & data entry

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care Hospital in Sells, AZ seeks a Unit Clerk to provide medical clerical support in inpatient or Emergency services. You will support nurses and professionals, manage charts, orders, and communications, and help coordinate patient transfers within and outside the facility.

The role requires multitasking, dependable reliability, and strong communication. Relies on HIPAA knowledge and accuracy in data entry, with relocation to TONHC facilities as needed.