Unit Clerical Associate - Part Time (Days/Nights)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Unit Clerical Associate on our patient care unit to support the care team and improve workflow.

You will coordinate patient chart documentation, process orders, verify forms, and disseminate information on the unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse. This role emphasizes strong customer service, organization, and timely communication to support patient care and unit efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED preferred; Previous patient care experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred; Strong customer service, organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/gather all documentation related to the patient chart.
• Provide clerical support under the direction of the Registered Nurse and in collaboration with other members of the patient-focused care team.
• Process orders, verification of forms for accuracy and completeness and dissemination of information on the unit.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Medical Center is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients. 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 Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Associate (PCA), Student Nursing Assistant (SNA) 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 family will experience the benefits of patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members.

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 Registered Nurse and in collaboration with other members of the patient focused care team. Overall responsibilities include processing of orders, verification of forms for accuracy and completeness and dissemination of information on the unit.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred;
• Previous patient care experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred;
• Strong customer service, organizational and time management skills.

On Going

Demonstrated competence to meet essential job functions. Maintains knowledge related to patient care issues, quality improvement, cost reduction, and current policies, procedures, and protocols. Meets mandatory educational and health requirements.

Demonstrates Computer Skills Required To Meet Job Functions

This position will include one dayshift and nightshift schedule per week.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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.