Unit Clerk

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Unit Clerk to support the health care unit by providing organized, clear communication and administrative assistance. You will support RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and physicians in patient care processes and help maintain smooth unit operations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for hospital experience, and BLS certification. The role involves a mix of computer usage and patient-side activities in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Prefer at least 6 months of hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient operation of the health care unit through organization and communication.
• Assist RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and Physicians in the patient care process.
• Position may have additional duties within the scope of the role.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights:

Summary

The Unit Clerk shall be responsible to facilitate the efficient operation of the health care unit through demonstration of consistent organizational and communication skills. The Unit Clerk will assist RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and Physicians in the patient care process. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience

High School graduate or equivalent required. Prefer at least 6 months of hospital experience.

License/Certification

BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer experience.
• Strong communication and customer relation skills.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 80% of the workday and mobility 20% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location:

Crossbridge Behavioral Health

Job:

Unit Clerk

Unit Clerk

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)