Unit Clerk

MedStar Health; Cherry Valley (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a unit clerk to perform clerical duties at the nursing unit level, updating records and communicating information to supervisors and staff. The role includes transcribing physician orders, handling inquiries, and coordinating services.

Responsibilities include posting charges, data entry for patient services, maintaining schedules, and supporting multiple departments. A high school diploma or GED is required, with 1–2 years hospital experience preferred and unit clerk

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• 1–2 years work experience; hospital experience preferred.
• Completion of unit clerk course preferred.
• Understanding of medical terminology and HIPAA policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks, transcribe orders, and manage patient records.
• Answer phones, relay messages, and assist staff, physicians, and families.
• Post charges and input data for services; coordinate appointments.
• Maintain and update operating room schedules and other unit duties.

Skills

English literacy

Medical terminology

Data entry

Clinical information systems

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

A healthcare team member who performs designated clerical duties at the unit level relating to communication updating and organization of information. Responsible for reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor and responding to inquiries and requests from staff physicians families other departments/disciplines etc.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Technical: Supports work of the department by performing clerical and secretarial tasks. Transcribes physician orders and completes associated paperwork. Compiles paperwork and inputs specified computer data related to admission discharge transfer or expiration of a patient. Maintains patient records per hospital policy and reviews for completeness as needed throughout treatment (e.g. prior to surgery transfer and discharge). Obtains and files results from lab radiology physician office etc. as needed. Files and prepares paperwork as directed by supervisor. Prints schedules reports and patient data as requested.
• Communication: Supports work of the department by facilitating transfer of information. Answers and directs all phone calls; takes messages as needed. Greets all persons coming to nurses' station answers inquiries offers direction and assistance takes and relays messages run errands. Exchanges information with other units/departments physician offices etc. as requested. Relays patient/family requests to appropriate unit staff. Initiates phone calls pages and codes as directed. Uses appropriate means to communicate with other unit staff (Vocera overhead paging etc.) Confirms and communicates scheduling of procedures/therapeutic services.
• Finance: Supports department by posting charges. Completes appropriate requisitions/computer entries for consults diagnostic tests and therapeutic services for patients and coordinates appointments with respective departments. Inputs data for patient charges. Maintains unit supplies and orders same using online requisition system (e.g. Lawson) or other approved process.
• Development: Maintains and updates current knowledge. Conducts all duties within legal boundaries of position and according to hospital policy and procedures. Works with supervisor to identify learning needs and takes actions to address these needs. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Meets all mandatory obligations
• Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on intra/inter-departmental teams and committees communicating unit knowledge as appropriate. Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during team and committee participation. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions. Serves as a unit resource within areas of responsibility
• Department/Unit Specific Functions and Duties Completes other tasks within realm of position as assigned. Operating Room: Maintains and updates Operating Room procedure schedule.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience required

Experience

• 1-2 years Work experience required and
• Hospital experience preferred particularly in area related to unit specialty preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Completion of unit clerk course preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read write speak and comprehend English.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Moderate computer data entry skills.
• Ability to use computer applications such as clinical information systems (e.g. Clinicians View Chart View GE Manager GE Scheduler scheduling software e‑mail intranet requisitioning systems (e.g. Lawson).)
• Use of copy equipment and fax machine.
• HIPAA policies related to confidentiality.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.