Unit Clerk

Lifepoint Health • Marquette, MI

9h

About The Position

UP Health System - Marquette, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a full-time Unit Clerk/Care Aide for a day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with alternating weekends. The role provides administrative and clerical support in an assigned area and assists nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors. The position is part of a 222-bed specialty care hospital serving communities throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Requirements

• Six months of experience as a unit clerk or in a similar role.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent; years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education.
• One year of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned area.
• Greet patients and visitors; answer, screen, and route telephone calls.
• Call codes and make pages and overhead announcements as requested.
• Enter nursing requests subject to a licensed nurse’s approval and seek clarification when necessary.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Assemble and maintain patient records and charts.
• Perform clerical tasks such as copying, filing, and ordering or stocking supplies.
• Assist RNs and physicians with other patient activities as needed.
• Assist with orientation and training of personnel and students.
• Attend and participate in meetings as required or assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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