Enable job alerts via email!

Unit Clerk (24 hours/week - Evening Shift)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

Lancaster (Lancaster County)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

4 days ago

Be an early applicant

Boost your interview chances

Create a job specific, tailored resume for higher success rate.

Job summary

A leading academic medical center seeks a dedicated Unit Clerk for evening shifts. The position involves maintaining the organization of the nurse's station, performing clerical tasks, and ensuring communication between medical staff and patients. Successful candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant experience in administrative roles. Join us to contribute toward innovative patient care while enjoying comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Tuition assistance program

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
1 year of computer, secretarial, and medical terminology experience.

Responsibilities

Organizes nurse’s station and monitors activity.
Transcribes orders and maintains patient records.
Coordinates communication with patients and staff.

Skills

Computer experience

Secretarial experience

Familiarity with medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent GED

Join to apply for the Unit Clerk (24 hours/week - Evening Shift) role at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Unit Clerk (24 hours/week - Evening Shift) role at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

Position Summary: Assumes responsibility for the organization of the nurse’s station and monitors all related activity. Performs multiple clerical duties necessary for maintaining complete and correct kardex, clinical charts, records, charges and reports. Performs a variety of receptionist duties within assigned areas.
Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties:
Transcribes all orders from the patient charts onto the chart and medication sheets. Completes all paperwork and telephone notifications related to those procedures. Notifies the RN of all STAT Now orders.
Organizes and maintains patient records by filing reports on the appropriate charts, calling for old records on all admissions, thinning charts, copying reports, assembling charts and ensuring completeness.
Coordinates communication with physicians, staff, patients and families through use of telephone and intercom systems.
Completes documentation related to unit activity such as current census, patient admissions, discharges, transfers, surgeries, Nursing Station Activity Sheet and diet sheets under the direction of the Head Nurse.
The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
Runs errands as requested by nurses on duty, including drug basket to drug room, goods from Central Supply, medications from Pharmacy, etc.
Ensures adequate inventory of supplies and materials by assessing available space and ordering daily and weekly supplies according to the standard.
Enters data on the computer.
Participates in the orientation and acts as a preceptor for other Unit Clerks under the direction of the Unit Clerk instructor, Head Nurse or Charge Nurse.
Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent GED .
One 1 year of computer experience.
One 1 year of secretarial experience.
One 1 year of experience with medical terminology.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Administrative
Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System by 2x

Get notified about new Unit Assistant jobs in Lancaster, PA.

Team Coordinator - Lancaster City Alliance (40 hours/week)

District Office Administrative Assistant (Anticipated)

Full-time Program Assistant: Early Head Start, ELECT and Extended School Year

Team Coordinator - Lancaster City Alliance (40 hours/week)

Patient Care Assistant Certified - NIGHT SHIFT - Medical/Surgical 5th South

Patient Care Assistant Certified - NIGHT SHIFT - Medical/Surgical 6th Floor North

Technologist Assistant - full time, nights

Full-Time Executive Assistant to the Director of Special Education - 7.5 Hours Per Day

Patient Care Assistant Certified - DAY SHIFT - Postanesthesia Care Unit Surgical Services

Administrative Assistant II (40 hours/week)