Unit Clerk — Philadelphia, PA at Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine is dedicated to a tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaborating with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough, heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day.

Pennsylvania Hospital is seeking a Unit Clerk to join the 7 Cathcart Team. This is a full-time, night shift opportunity. The 7-Cathcart/7-Preston unit is a 60-bed medical-surgical floor caring for a variety of post-operative surgical patients and those with neurological conditions. The staff provide direct care and education to patients following upper and lower joint repairs and replacements, neurosurgical procedures ranging from laminectomies and fusions to deep brain stimulator insertions in Parkinson's Disease patients, bariatric surgery, and patients recently experiencing a stroke.

The unit clerk is an integral member of the patient care team who delivers quality care through collaboration and communication with team members. Working under the direct supervision of the nurse manager and the registered nurse, this role supports the clerical and secretarial operations of the patient care unit. The position emphasizes the integration of clerical activities, health information record processing, hospitality and receptionist activities, and business service functions. It incorporates organizational competencies of superior quality care and assumes responsibility and accountability for role performance outcomes while supporting PAH's Relationship Based Care Model.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy, including a comprehensive compensation and benefits program and one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Work location

Work model: On-site

2706, North Fairhill Street, West Kensington, North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Key Responsibilities

check_circleProvide receptionist support by answering telephones, greeting visitors, and responding to patient call lights
check_circleInput information into various computer systems and navigate computerized order entry and documentation systems
check_circleCommunicate STAT and NOW orders to RNs or other pertinent staff within established guidelines
check_circleCoordinate visits for local clergy and interpreter services through Patient and Guest Services
check_circleCoordinate in-house escorts, special dietary orders, and menu delivery using patient progression software
check_circleFacilitate the patient admission, transfer, and discharge process while maintaining confidentiality
check_circleMaintain the pneumatic tube system and ensure adequacy of office-related equipment and supplies
check_circleMaintain a neat and organized workstation and attend educational sessions as requested by the Nurse Manager

Requirements

verifiedH.S. Diploma/GED
verifiedPost high school education including computer courses and medical terminology (preferred)

Nice to Have

Post high school education including computer courses and medical terminology.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleComprehensive compensation and benefits programcheck_circleOne of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Medical Terminology, Computer Courses, Telephone Etiquette.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Post high school education in computer courses and medical terminology preferred.

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A Unit Clerk- 7 Cathcart (Med Surg- Ortho/Neuro/Stroke)- FT Nights at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is responsible for the following: Provide receptionist support by answering telephones, greeting visitors, and responding to patient call lights; Input information into various computer systems and navigate computerized order entry and documentation systems; Communicate STAT and NOW orders to RNs or other pertinent staff within established guidelines; and Coordinate visits for local clergy and interpreter services through Patient and Guest Services.

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Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: H.S. Diploma/GED; and Post high school education including computer courses and medical terminology (preferred).

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Unit Clerk- 7 Cathcart (Med Surg- Ortho/Neuro/Stroke)- FT Nights at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is based in 2706, North Fairhill Street, West Kensington, North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System has listed this Unit Clerk- 7 Cathcart (Med Surg- Ortho/Neuro/Stroke)- FT Nights role as on-site.

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Key skills for Unit Clerk- 7 Cathcart (Med Surg- Ortho/Neuro/Stroke)- FT Nights at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System include Medical Terminology; Computer Courses; and Telephone Etiquette.

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Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma or GED required; and Post high school education in computer courses and medical terminology preferred.

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Unit Clerk- 7 Cathcart (Med Surg- Ortho/Neuro/Stroke)- FT Nights at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.

Unit Clerk- 7 Cathcart (Med Surg- Ortho/Neuro/Stroke)- FT Nights

Unit Clerk- 7 Cathcart (Med Surg- Ortho/Neuro/Stroke)- FT Nights

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