Unit Clerk, Emergency Department

University Hospital, Newark; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital, Newark is seeking a Unit Clerk to support care teams by managing clerical tasks, coordinating unit communication, and maintaining organized patient charts. The role requires attention to detail and a professional, patient-centered approach.

The position calls for at least one year of clerical experience, PC literacy, and a BLS certification within six months of hire; medical terminology is desirable, with strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• 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 to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to organize and complete multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit communication and information flow among care teams.
• Maintain organized patient charts and desk/station.
• Provide clear, respectful communication with patients, families, physicians and staff.
• Support departmental coordination to ensure efficient unit operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

PC literacy

Multitasking

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree or courses 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.