Unit Desk Clerk (BP3 Advanced Acute Care Medical Transplant Unit) - Part Time Day Shift

Geisinger•Danville, PA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a part-time Unit Desk Clerk for the BP3 Advanced Acute Care Medical Transplant Unit. The role is responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of clerical duties in a patient care environment. The position is scheduled for 24 hours per week on day shift. A one-week classroom orientation is required at the start of employment, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No prior experience is needed; comprehensive on-the-job training is provided. The ideal candidate is motivated, reliable, punctual, and dependable, with strong attendance, communication, and teamwork skills. They should meet orientation and ongoing part-time scheduling requirements and help foster collaboration across the care team to support patient outcomes. Work is typically performed in an office environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Strong communication, computer literacy, customer service, and teamwork skills.
Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance.
Ability to meet the required orientation and ongoing part-time scheduling requirements.

Responsibilities

Participate in required patient safety education and other activities intended to improve departmental and organizational safety.
Ensure appropriate bed assignments and timely notification of teletracking 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.
Promptly communicate patient-related information to the appropriate care team members.
Obtain and communicate electronic information relevant to the nursing unit.
Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
Collaborate with other healthcare teams to facilitate multidisciplinary patient care.
Obtain and order supplies, and 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 Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
Assist with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
Assist the care team with collecting necessary data or reports.
Precept and mentor new staff in a professional, positive manner.
Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

Medical, 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.
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, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
On-the-job training and education.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Support and mentorship from dedicated nursing leaders.
Employee Resource Groups and community involvement.
Employee referral incentive program.
Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.