Unit Clerk

Freeport Memorial Hospital; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Educational Opportunities

Job summary

Mercyhealth is a northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin integrated health system seeking a unit clerk to support patient care operations. You will process orders, answer calls and relay messages, and maintain patient records in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires completion of a unit clerk course or on-the-job training; CPR/BLS certification within 90 days; strong problem solving and interpersonal skills; and a reliable, professional approach to patient confidentiality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Completion of Unit Clerk course or equivalent on the job training.
• CPR/BLS certification within 90 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Processes orders in an accurate and timely manner.
• Answers the telephone and call lights appropriately and provides information or relays messages to patients and staff.
• Directs visitors to the room of the patient.
• Maintains medical records of current patients.
• Processes patient charges and orders supplies as needed.
• Floats to various units based on identified need.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Motivation

Professionalism

Safety and Security

Attendance and Punctuality

Dependability

Initiative

Computer Skills

Education

Unit Clerk Training

Tools

General Computer Skills

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes orders in an accurate and timely manner.
• Answers the telephone and call lights appropriately and provides information or relays messages to patients and staff.
• Directs visitors to the room of the patient.
• Maintains medical records of current patients.
• Processes patient charges and orders supplies as needed.
• Floats to various units based on identified need.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Completion of Unit clerk course or equivalent on the job training.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations; Remains calm when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; Consistently performs essential duties and responsibilities.
• Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to ideas from others and tries new things.
• Motivation: Self‑directed in daily work routine, remaining productive during work hours.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance and Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time, ready to work.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to leadership direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative: Undertakes self‑development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, computer knowledge is beneficial.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

NA SUPERVISES

PAY RANGE

PAY RANGE: $0.00 - $0.00

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

BENEFITS

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women. For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.