ER Health Unit Clerk (Day)

PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT•El Centro, CA

30d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Unit Clerk (HUC) at El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to the nursing unit while serving as a central communication hub for patients, families, and healthcare staff. The HUC ensures efficient unit operations by managing patient records, coordinating communications, processing physician orders, and maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. This role supports quality patient care by promoting organization, timeliness, and effective communication within the healthcare team.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma
Medical Terminology class or one (1) year experience in medical related field
Able to read and write English.

Responsibilities

Organizes and maintains unit files of unit forms, correspondences and directives.
Organizes and maintains patient education materials.
Maintains records of daily staffing variances. Assist with daily staffing.
Acts as a receptionist. Exercises tact, diplomacy and judgment in screening phone calls communicating with vendors, physicians, nursing and ancillary employees.
Prepares and collects data for studies.
Requisitions supplies related to the management of the Department in a timely manner.
Utilizes and participates in the Quality Improvement Process.
Acts as an information conduit to members of the department, other departments, patients, visitors and physicians.
Operates equipment related to communication and computer. Organizes a preventative maintenance and inventory file for department equipment related to administrative and patient care needs.
Keeps work area neat and organized. Organizes work and completes assignments in a timely manner. Ensures that utility room, kitchen, pantries, supply rooms and nurses lounge are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion.