Unit Clerical Associate - All Available Units - Evergreen

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Unit Clerical Associate (UCA) to join their patient care team in Columbus, Ohio. The UCA will coordinate documentation related to patient charts and provide clerical support under the direction of the Patient Care Coordinator. Responsibilities include processing orders, verifying forms, and disseminating information to support quality patient care. Candidates should have a basic understanding of medical terminology and prior experience in an office setting. The position emphasizes teamwork and patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Read and write common vocabulary and medical terminology.
• One month experience or one course in office practices and procedures.
• One month experience or one course in public relations.
• One month experience or one course in data entry or typing.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with care team members to support patient care and outcomes.
• Coordinate and gather documentation for patient charts.
• Process orders and verify forms for accuracy and completeness.
• Disseminate unit information and support clerical tasks under PCC direction.

Skills

Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages

Read and write common vocabulary and medical terminology

Office practices and procedures

Public relations

Data entry or typing

Job description

This open civil service announcement is for application from the general public for all hospitals within The Ohio State University Medical Center, including University Hospital, Ross Heart Hospital, James Cancer Hospital, University Hospital East, Harding Hospital, Corporate Shared Services, and the College of Medicine. Current Ohio State employees may not apply for announcement openings.

Scope of Position

The Unit Clerical Associate (UCA) functions as an integral member of a care provider team on a patient care unit, fostering cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team, consisting of the Patient Care Coordinator (PCC), Patient Care Associate (PCA), Patient Services Associate (PSA), and UCA, provides patient care and supportive services directed toward patient care outcomes, maximizing patients' involvement in their care plans, improving service levels, reducing length of hospitalization, and decreasing costs. Patients and families experience the benefits of patient-focused care through the integrated skills of all team members. The Ohio State University Medical Center is committed to enhancing care quality.

Position Summary

The UCA is responsible for coordinating and gathering all documentation related to the patient chart. They provide a variety of clerical support services under the direction of the PCC, a registered nurse, and in collaboration with other patient-focused care team members. Overall responsibilities include processing orders, verifying forms for accuracy and completeness, and disseminating information on the unit.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with care team members to support patient care and outcomes.
• Coordinate and gather documentation for patient charts.
• Process orders and verify forms for accuracy and completeness.
• Disseminate unit information and support clerical tasks under PCC direction.

Qualifications

• Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Read and write common vocabulary and medical terminology.
• One month experience or one course in office practices and procedures.
• One month experience or one course in public relations.
• One month experience or one course in data entry or typing.
• Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen and background check.

Additional Information

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.