Unit Clerk EOU FT

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Unit Clerk to support the hospital unit's daily operations, helping more effectively coordinate with RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and physicians. The role emphasizes organization, communication, and patient-care assistance in a busy clinical setting.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma and some hospital experience, with Basic medical terminology knowledge and computer skills. The position involves substantial computer work and interaction with patients and staff on

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Prefer at least 6 months of hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the efficient operation of the unit by demonstrating organizational and communication skills.
• Assist RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and Physicians in the patient care process.
• Additional duties within the role's scope may be assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Communication skills

Customer relations

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights: Summary: The Unit Clerk shall be responsible to facilitate the efficient operation of the health care unit through demonstration of consistent organizational and communication skills. The Unit Clerk will assist RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and Physicians in the patient care process. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience: High School graduate or equivalent required. Prefer at least 6 months of hospital experience.

License/Certification: BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer experience.
• Strong communication and customer relation skills.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Position requires sitting for 80% of the workday and mobility 20% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South Job: Unit Clerk EOU FT Unit Clerk Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: Third Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.