Unit Desk Clerk - UDC - Evenings/Overnights - Geisinger South Wilkes Barre Emergency Department

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a full-time Unit Desk Clerk for the Emergency Department at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. The clerk performs a wide range of clerical duties in a patient care environment and supports the care team in delivering high-quality patient care. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., totaling 36 hours per week, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required. The position is typically performed in an office environment and requires compliance with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures. The role requires reliability, punctuality, dependable attendance, teamwork, communication, and the ability to meet orientation and ongoing full-time scheduling requirements. Geisinger offers a minimum hiring rate of $16.24, increased rates for experienced candidates, shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least 1 year of related work experience.
Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to meet orientation and ongoing full-time scheduling requirements.
Skills in clinical skills, patient safety, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a specialty training program.

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 appropriate departments.
Coordinate transportation of patients to tests.
Promptly communicate patient-related information to the appropriate care team member.
Participate in obtaining and communicating 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; and 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 in collecting necessary data or reports.
Precept and mentor new staff in a professional, positive manner.

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-term and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with childcare, eldercare, and pet-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.