Hospital Unit Clerk - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Rady Children's Hospital • San Diego, CA

103d • $22 - $30

About The Position

Hospital Unit Clerks regularly perform a supportive role to physicians, nurses and families in the delivery of patient care by assisting the patient care delivery team with emergency calls and clinical communications and performing admission, discharge, and transfer workflows. Responds to emergency codes by executing appropriate protocols and identifying, initiating and utilizing necessary resources. Prepares and maintains patient medical records on the clinical unit including the medical record discharge process. Enters, compiles and reviews reports in a timely and accurate manner. Performs administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent
• 1 year of experience
• At least one year previous healthcare experience
• Knowledge of healthcare operations and workflow
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree
• 2 years of experience
• More than one year previous healthcare or unit clerk experience
• Some college coursework in medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Assist the patient care delivery team with emergency calls and clinical communications.
• Perform admission, discharge, and transfer workflows.
• Respond to emergency codes by executing appropriate protocols.
• Prepare and maintain patient medical records on the clinical unit.
• Enter, compile, and review reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $22.00 to $30.27
• Regular market reviews to ensure competitive compensation
• Consideration of experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity in compensation decisions

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED