UNIT CLERK
Samaritan Health Services•Portland, OR
•$16 - $21
About The Position
The Unit Clerk works in the 5 Pratt department at Samaritan Medical Center. The position requires high school-level knowledge to read physicians’ orders and transcribe them correctly, along with accurate spelling, knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations, and keyboarding and computer skills. The clerk must communicate effectively with people of all age groups, maintain good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and remain calm under stress. The schedule is a 12-hour day shift, with 36 position hours.
Requirements
- High school-level knowledge necessary to read physicians’ orders and transcribe them correctly.
- Accurate spelling.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.
- Keyboarding and computer skills.
- Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all age groups.
- Ability to keep calm under stress.
Nice To Haves
- Secretarial or clerical courses preferred.
Responsibilities
- Read physicians’ orders and transcribe them correctly.
- Communicate effectively with people of all age groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
