Unit Desk Clerk (BP2 Advanced Acute Care Medical) - Day Shift

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

On-the-job training

Career growth opportunities

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Unit Desk Clerk at Geisinger Medical Center. The role offers a minimum hiring rate of $16.24 per hour with potential increases for experienced applicants and up to $3 per hour in shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

The position focuses on office-based clerical duties within a patient care setting. Training is provided with comprehensive orientation and no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No experience needed.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of clerical duties in a patient care environment.
• Coordinate bed assignment and notifications for discharge.
• Process admissions, transfers, and deaths per unit standards.
• Transcribe orders and coordinate tests with departments.
• Communicate with care teams and dietary services as needed.
• Maintain organized patient care environment and assist with equipment.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location and Scheduling

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Worker Type: Regular
Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a Unit Desk Clerk, $16.24 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse!

Job Duties

Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of clerical duties in a patient care environment. Participates in required patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational safety. Assures appropriate bed assignment. Ensures timely notification of teletracking upon discharge. Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards. Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standards. Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments. Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests. Communicates patient related information promptly to the appropriate care team member. Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit. Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets. Collaborates with other health care teams in order to facilitate multi-disciplinary patient care. Obtains and orders supplies. Files forms and reports according to standards. Maintains an organized patient care environment. Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment. Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed. Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed. Assists care team in the collection of necessary data or reports. Precepts and mentors new staff in a professional, positive manner. Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

Position Details

BP2 Advanced Acute Care Medical Schedule: Three 12-hour Days (7:00am - 7:30pm) including every other weekend and holiday. Required Orientation: At the start of employment, a two-week classroom orientation is required with a schedule of Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. No experience needed. Comprehensive on the job training provided.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

No experience needed.

Skills

• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Customer Service
• Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affimative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.