Unit Clerk - Nursing Unit - Full Time

Guthrie; Troy (Bradford County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision starting first

PTO starts Day 1

Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Plan with

Employee Assistance Program

Shift Differentials & Premiums

Friendly, Inclusive Work Family

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking a Unit Clerk to support nurses, physicians, and healthcare teams by ensuring critical information flows smoothly and patients are registered accurately. The role emphasizes clerical duties, patient communication, and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, registering charts, coordinating supplies, and assisting with orientation of new staff, while maintaining professional and courteous interactions with patients and teammates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current CPR.
• Must be knowledgeable in the use of computers.
• Interview patients to obtain complete registration and billing information.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or their representatives to obtain complete patient registration and required billing information.
• Provide general clerical and reception support and collaborate with the patient care team.
• Register patients, assemble/disassemble charts, and perform clerical duties as directed.
• Maintain transportation logistics for patients and keep relevant logs.
• Communicate professionally with patients and health care team in a courteous manner.
• Access secured storage areas as part of essential job functions.
• Assist in orientation of new employees.
• Follow unit guidelines and participate in downtime processes as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR

Job description

Be the organizational heartbeat of patient care. As a Unit Clerk at Guthrie, you'll play a vital role in supporting nurses, physicians, and healthcare teams by ensuring critical information flows smoothly, helping deliver exceptional care to every patient.

Recognized as a Top Healthcare Employer

Guthrie is consistently recognized for its strong workplace culture and commitment to caregiver well‑being, including:

• Best Places to Work 2025 - Modern Healthcare
• America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare 2025, 2026 - Newsweek
• America's Best-In-State Employers (PA) 2025 - Forbes
• America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025 - Forbes
• America's Best Employers for Women 2025 – Forbes

Schedule & Coverage

Full Time, Day shift

Benefits That Matter

• Medical, Dental, Vision starting first of month after hire
• PTO starts Day 1
• Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – Plan for your future with Fidelity investment options
• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for personal and professional well-being
• Shift Differentials & Premiums – Earn more for evenings, nights, weekends, and float coverage
• Friendly, Inclusive Work Family – Be part of a team that feels like home

Position Summary

Responsible for interviewing patients or their representatives to obtain complete patient registration and required billing information, clerical duties, communication, and reception duties. Provides general support (clinical and non‐clinical) and works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to patients.

Education, License & Cert

High School Diploma or GED; Current CPR

Experience

Must be knowledgeable in the use of computers.

Essential Functions

1. 1. Recognizes, troubleshoots, and initiates corrective action needed on equipment.
2. 2. Follows hospital and nursing department policies and procedures regarding the care and use of the equipment and supplies. Including following hospital and nursing department policies and procedures during emergency or stressful situations including fire and disaster drills.
3. 3. Orders and maintains clerical supplies, as necessary.
4. 4. Maintains open communication between charge nurse, social work, and care coordination. Including the ability to communicate using telephone, intercom, and computer systems. Answers call bell when time permits.
5. 5. Organizes transportation for patients and maintains log.
6. 6. Communicates with patients, family, and members of the health care team in a concise, tactful, and considerate manner. Must represent the hospital in a professional courteous manner while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non‐verbal communications.
7. 7. Registers Patients, assembles and disassembles charts in a timely manner, performs other clerical work according to unit guidelines.
8. 8. Implements downtime process and procedures including order interpretation and transcription, as necessary.
9. 9. Is authorized to access secured storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and duties.
10. 10. Assists in the orientation of new employees.

Other Duties

1. 1. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.
2. 2. Encouraged to participate in community activities.
3. 3. Attends and participates in unit council and unit clerk meetings (75% attendance).
4. 4. Demonstrates willingness to accept non‐routine work assignments as appropriate.