Unit Clerical Associate - All Available Units - Evergreen

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

Job summary

Wexner Medical Center is hiring a Unit Clerical Associate (UCA) in Columbus, OH. The UCA will support patient care by coordinating documentation and providing clerical services under the direction of a registered nurse. They will work across various hospitals including University Hospital and James Cancer Hospital.

This role requires skills in office practices and familiarity with medical terminology. Candidates must have the ability to calculate fractions and percentages, and may need to complete a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Experience in office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of public relations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/gather documentation related to the patient chart.
• Provide clerical support under the direction of the PCC.
• Process orders and verify forms for accuracy.

Skills

Ability to calculate fractions, decimals and percentages

Familiarity with medical terminology

Office practices and procedures

Public relations skills

Data entry or typing

Education

1 month experience or 1 course in office practices and procedures

1 month experience or 1 course in public relations

1 month experience or 1 course in data entry or typing

Job description

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

Scope of Position

The Unit Clerical Associate (UCA) functions as an integral member of a team of care providers on a patient care unit, who reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team, consisting of the Patient Care Coordinator (PCC), the Patient Care Associate (PCA), the Patient Services Associate (PSA) and the Unit Clerical Associate (UCA) provides patient care and supportive services that are directed towards achievement of patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization and decreasing costs. Patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient-focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members. The Ohio State University Medical Center is committed to enhancing the quality of care our patients receive.

Position Summary

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

Applying to this position will mean that you would be considered for a Unit Clerical Associate position throughout all of the Medical Center. This includes but is not limited to the University Hospital, James Cancer Hospital, Harding Hospital, Ross Heart Hospital, East Hospital, Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital and Brain and Spine Hospital.

Ability to calculate fractions, decimals and percentages and to read and write common vocabulary and medical terminology plus: 1 month experience or 1 course in office practices and procedures; 1 month experience or 1 course in public relations; 1 month experience or 1-course in data entry or typing. Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen and background check.

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.