Unit Clerk

Samaritan Medical Center; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY, seeks a detail‑oriented clerical specialist for the Mental Health department. You will transcribe physicians’ orders, apply medical terminology correctly, and maintain calm, accurate communication across age groups in a busy clinical setting.

The role requires high school level reading, keyboarding and computer skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to work evenings in a 40‑hour week.

Qualifications

• Secretarial/clerical courses preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• High school level reading and transcription of physicians' orders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Transcription skills

Typing / keyboarding

Calm under stress

Education

Secretarial/clerical courses

Job description

Location:Samaritan Medical CenterDepartment:01.7680 SMC MENTAL HEALTHPay Range:16.45 - 20.97Care for our community, and your career.Secretarial/clerical courses preferred.Accurate spelling required.Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.Keyboarding and computer skills.Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.Must demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with all age groups.Must be able to keep calm under stress.High school level of knowledge necessary to read physicians' orders and transcribe them correctly.Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.Work Shift:FLSA7DAY- 8 Hours Evening Shift (United States of America)Position Hours:40Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.