Unit Desk Clerk (Same Day Surgery) - Day Shift

Geisinger • Danville, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is seeking a motivated and reliable Unit Desk Clerk for Same Day Surgery. This role is responsible for performing a wide range of clerical duties in a patient care environment, ensuring smooth operations and excellent patient outcomes. The ideal candidate is punctual, dependable, and possesses strong teamwork and communication skills. Geisinger offers a competitive starting wage, shift differentials, and significant financial support for those aspiring to become nurses. This position involves a regular, full-time schedule with comprehensive on-the-job training provided.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential.
• Responsive and dependable.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Proactive and engaged presence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a patient care environment.
• Ability to meet long-term full-time scheduling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of clerical duties in a patient care environment.
• Participates in required patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational safety.
• Assures appropriate bed assignment.
• Ensures timely notification of teletracking upon discharge.
• Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards.
• Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standards.
• Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests.
• Communicates patient related information promptly to the appropriate care team member.
• Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit.
• Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Collaborates with other health care teams in order to facilitate multi-disciplinary patient care.
• Obtains and orders supplies.
• Files forms and reports according to standards.
• Maintains an organized patient care environment.
• Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment.
• Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
• Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
• Assists care team in the collection of necessary data or reports.
• Precepts and mentors new staff in a professional, positive manner.

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse

What This Job Offers

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