Unit Clerk, Pediatrics

Elderwood • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) is seeking a detail-oriented Unit Clerk to join their nursing and clinical team in Philadelphia, PA. This role is crucial for maintaining communication, coordinating appointments, ensuring accurate records, and supporting clinical teams in providing exceptional care to children. The Unit Clerk acts as the organizational heartbeat of the nursing unit, ensuring efficient operations in a fast-paced healthcare environment focused on medically fragile and technology-dependent children.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, typing, data entry)
• Organized, dependable, and able to multitask
• Friendly, professional communication skills
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level

Nice To Haves

• Experience with medical terminology preferred
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred
• PointClickCare experience highly valued

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, organized medical records and clinical documentation.
• Coordinate and schedule medical appointments, labs, dental, audiology, diagnostic services, and follow-up care.
• Support documentation for admissions, discharges, transfers, and care plans.
• Order, organize, and monitor nursing unit supplies.
• Maintain accurate EMR information, resident census, and unit records.
• Assist with pharmacy reviews, prior authorizations, insurance updates, and supporting documentation.
• Answer calls and provide professional, welcoming assistance to staff, families, visitors, and healthcare partners.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Director of Nursing (DON), Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), and nursing leadership.
• Help ensure important information gets to the right person, at the right time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED