Unit Desk Clerk - Full Time Days - Advanced Acute Care Medical Oncology Unit

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Desk Clerk performs a wide range of clerical duties in a patient care environment and supports the nursing unit and care team. The role includes coordinating patient admissions, transfers, discharges, bed assignments, orders, tests, transportation, supplies, and patient-related information. The clerk also helps maintain an organized patient care environment, supports patient safety activities, and assists with transporting non-controlled medications and blood products as needed. This is a full-time day position at Geisinger Community Medical Center, scheduled for five 8-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week. Every-other-weekend and holiday rotation is required. Work is typically performed in an office environment. The position requires dependable attendance, punctuality, responsiveness, teamwork, and communication. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Strong communication, computer literacy, customer service, and teamwork skills.
Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance.
Ability to meet orientation and ongoing full-time scheduling requirements.
Availability for five 8-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and every-other-weekend and holiday rotation.

Responsibilities

Perform clerical duties in a patient care environment.
Participate in required patient safety education programs and activities designed to improve departmental and organizational safety.
Ensure appropriate bed assignments.
Notify teletracking promptly upon discharge.
Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards.
Transcribe and process orders according to unit standards.
Release and confirm ordered tests with the appropriate departments.
Coordinate patient transportation to multiple tests.
Communicate patient-related information promptly to the appropriate care team member.
Obtain and communicate electronic information relevant to the nursing unit.
Coordinate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
Collaborate with other health care teams to facilitate multidisciplinary patient care.
Obtain and order supplies.
File forms and reports according to standards.
Maintain an organized patient care environment.
Operate clerical equipment, troubleshoot problems, and take corrective measures.
Assist with transporting non-controlled medications to and from the Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
Assist with transporting blood products to and from the Blood Bank as needed.
Assist the care team in collecting necessary data or reports.
Precept and mentor new staff in a professional, positive manner.
Comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

Full health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual opportunities.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including care referrals, legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
Shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.