Unit Clerk, Emergency Department

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks a Unit Clerk to manage clerical tasks, coordinate communications across the unit, and support care teams. The role requires maintaining organized patient charts and ensuring clear, respectful communication with patients, families, physicians, and staff.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of clerical experience, PC literacy, and BLS certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/College Degree/Courses preferred.
• One year of experience in general clerical duties is required.
• Medical terminology course is desirable.
• PC literacy is required.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC is required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage clerical tasks and coordinate unit/service area communication and information.
• Support care teams and maintain an organized desk/station.
• Maintain meticulously documented patient charts.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients/families, physicians, departments and unit staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

PC literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Unit Clerk position is to be responsible for the management of clerical tasks, activities and coordination of unit/service area communication and information. This role supports the care teams, provides
communication between departments and maintains an organized, functional desk/station. The competent functioning of the Unit Clerk is evident by meticulously maintained patient charts. Clear, respectful and efficient communication with patient/families, physicians, departments and unit staff, as well as a neat, organized station/desk.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED/College Degree/Courses preferred. One (1) year of experience in general clerical duties is required. Medical terminology course is desirable. PC literacy required. BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Effective interpersonal skills. Basic computer skills. Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.