Unit Desk Clerk - Days/Evenings - Intensive Care Unit

Geisinger Clinic; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Full benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Wellness program

Zusammenfassung

Geisinger Clinic is seeking a Unit Desk Clerk for full-time day/evening coverage at GWV. You will perform a range of clerical duties in a patient care setting, support patient safety initiatives, and help coordinate bed assignments and patient transports.

A strong focus on reliability, teamwork, and communication will drive patient care excellence. Starting pay is $16.24/hour with potential increases for experience and up to $3/hour in shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifikationen

• Clerical duties in a patient care environment.
• Participation in patient safety education and related activities.
• Bed assignment and processing of orders per unit standards.

Aufgaben

• Perform clerical duties in a patient care environment.
• Notify teletracking on discharge and manage admissions/transfers/discharges.
• Coordinate transportation of patients to tests and within the unit.
• Maintain organized patient care environment and document activities.
• Support care team with data collection and communication.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Location

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Regular

Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. They will demonstrate a strong ability to meet both the orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements of the role.

Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential - this candidate consistently shows up on time and ready to contribute meaningfully each day. They are responsive and dependable, with excellent teamwork and communication skills that foster collaboration and support across the care team. A proactive and engaged presence is key to thriving in this role and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes.

Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Unit Desk Clerk a minimum hiring rate of $16.24, 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.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 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) with employer contribution
• 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

Position Details:

• Full Time, Days/Evenings (40Hours/Weekly)
• 2 - 8Hour Shifts 7am - 3:30pm
• 2 - 12Hour Shifts 7am - 7:30pm
• Every Other Weekend and Holiday Rotation Required

Education:

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

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly