Unit Clerk PRN 1S Med/Surg Weekends

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Unit Clerk for the 1S Med/Surg weekends to provide essential clerical support to the patient care team. The PRN role assists Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, and physicians in daily rounds and care handoffs.

You will handle unit documentation, patient transport coordination, and supply management while maintaining clear communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer at least 6 months hospital experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with hospital systems.
• Strong communication and customer relations abilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient unit operations and communication.
• Assist RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and physicians in patient care processes.
• Perform unit clerk duties as assigned to support care delivery.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Customer relations

Teamwork

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.

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 East

Job

Unit Clerk PRN 1S Med/Surg Weekends

Unit Clerk

Job Type

PRN-PRN

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)