Unit Clerk/Care Aide - Admin & Patient Care

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UP Health System - Marquette, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Unit Clerk to support administrative and patient care activities in a busy hospital setting. The role involves greeting patients, routing calls, processing admissions and maintaining charts.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least 6 months in a unit clerk or similar role and BLS-Healthcare Provider certification. A strong ability to work under pressure is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months as unit clerk or similar role.
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative/clerical duties in support of an assigned area.
• Greets patients and visitors; answers, screens, and routes telephone calls; calls codes and overhead announcements.
• Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges; maintains patient records and charts.
• Performs clerical tasks such as copying, filing, and stocking supplies.
• Assists RNs and physicians with patient activities as needed.
• Participates in orientation and training of personnel and students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Unit clerk experience

Education

BLS-HCP certification

Job description

UP Health System - Marquette, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Unit Clerk to support administrative and patient care activities in a busy hospital setting. The role involves greeting patients, routing calls, processing admissions and maintaining charts.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least 6 months in a unit clerk or similar role and BLS-Healthcare Provider certification. A strong ability to work under pressure is essential.