UNIT CLERK- 5A-Medical Surgical- 14HR Evening Shift

Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health is seeking a Unit Clerk for the 5A Medical Surgical unit on the 14-hour evening shift. The role focuses on clerical, receptionist and support duties to keep the unit well organized and prepared to care for patients.

The incumbent ensures adequate supplies, coordinates inter-hospital transport when needed, maintains complete patient records and supports bed turnover, contributing to a smooth, patient‑centered workflow in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year experience in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize nursing unit activities by performing clerical, receptionist and support duties.
• Maintain the unit's physical environment and ensure supplies and equipment are available for patient care.
• Coordinate transportation needs for inter-hospital transports and maintain comprehensive patient records.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Administrative support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description – UNIT CLERK – 5A-Medical Surgical – 14HR Evening Shift (265005)

Organizes the activities of the nursing unit by performing clerical, receptionist and support duties and maintaining the physical environment of the unit. They assure adequate supplies and equipment to provide care to the patients on the unit, assuring efficient bed turnover, coordinating transportation needs for inter-hospital transports, filing documents into and maintaining an orderly and comprehensive medical record for every patient.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Experience

• 1 year experience in a related field Preferred

Licenses

• Your Tomorrow is Here!

About Temple Health

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple University's bustling Health Sciences Center campus. The hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner, across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care, teaching, and cutting edge research.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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