Unit Clerk - Med/Surg

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. UMC is a Level I Trauma Center, home of the ONLY Verified Burn Center, and Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. Position Summary: Prepares and compiles records of patients for treatment in a clinic or admission into an in-patient facility, ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed. Maintains and updates patient's medical records and enter patient information into computer. This PER DIEM posting is for Various Medical Surgical Departments - including those below, subject to - Current and future openings - 2 SO MS - 6094 - 4 NO - 6084 - 2 W MS - 6092 - 4 SO - 6086 - 1400 MS - 6088 - 5 NO - 6090 - ORTHO/ IJU MS - 6083 - 5 SO - 6180 - CDU/TCU - 6231

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years clerical support experience in a clinical setting.
2 Years RECENT DOCUMENTED (within past 5 years) Unit Clerk / Unit Secretary experience in a hospital setting.
2 years RECENT DOCUMENTED (within past 5 years) experience supporting Medical/Surgical Unit(s).
Recent documented experience with HEMM.
Microsoft Office proficient - Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
Knowledge of specialized knowledge of area of assignment; hospital and departmental policies and procedures; laws, rules and regulations governing area of assignment; terminology used in area of assignment; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment.
Vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen.
Stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for extended periods of time.
Hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone.
Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Nice To Haves

Some positions may require Notary Public Certification.

Responsibilities

Prepares and compiles records of patients for treatment in a clinic or admission into an in-patient facility, ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed.
Maintains and updates patient's medical records and enter patient information into computer.
Fills out claims, forms and applications according to laws and guidelines in area of assignment.
Prepares technical and statistical reports.
Performs technical, specialized, complex and difficult office support work.
Uses initiative and judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Sets priorities and meets critical deadlines.
Prepares presentation materials for program or service offered.
Develops interpersonal relations with a variety of people.
Uses computers and related software applications.
Communicates with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties.
Efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.