Unit Clerk - Med/Surg

Salary: $18.42 - $28.55 Hourly
Location : 1800 West Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-UCMS-Q3
Department: VARIOUS
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Position Summary

****FULL-TIME OPENING(S)****
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
UMC is a Level I Trauma Center, home of the ONLY Verified Burn Center, and Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.
Position Summary:
Prepares and compiles records of patients for treatment in a clinic or admission into an in-patient facility, ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed. Maintains and updates patient's medical records and enter patient information into computer.
***This PER DIEM posting is for Various Medical Surgical Departments - including those below, subject to - Current and future openings***

- 2 SO MS - 6094 - 4 NO - 6084
- 2 W MS - 6092 - 4 SO - 6086
- 1400 MS - 6088 - 5 NO - 6090
- ORTHO/ IJU MS - 6083 - 5 SO - 6180
- CDU/TCU - 6231

Job Requirement
Education/Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years clerical support experience in a clinical setting.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Some positions may require Notary Public Certification.

Additional Position Requirements

• 2 Years RECENT DOCUMENTED (within past 5 years) Unit Clerk / Unit Secretary experience in a hospital setting .
• 2 years RECENT DOCUMENTED (within past 5 years) experience supporting Medical/Surgical Unit(s) .
• Recent documented experience with HEMM
• Microsoft Office proficient - Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements
Knowledge of:
Specialized knowledge of area of assignment; hospital and departmental policies and procedures; laws, rules and regulations governing area of assignment; terminology used in area of assignment; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill in:
Filling out claims, forms and applications according to laws and guidelines in area of assignment; preparing technical and statistical reports; performing technical, specialized, complex and difficult office support work; using initiative and judgment within established procedural guidelines; setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines; preparing presentation materials for program or service offered; developing interpersonal relations with a variety of people; using computers and related software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for extended periods of time, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.
The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package:

• Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"!
  • Vesting in the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
• Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (twelve scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
• Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
• Nevada has no State Income Tax
• No Social Security (FICA) Deduction

THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
01


I understand that I must FULLY complete the application including my education and work experience and that all answers to the experience questions below must be supported by documented work history, within the application. Incomplete applications or applications missing relevant work history information (including current UMC employment if applicable) will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Please note that you may be required to provide original high school diploma or GED.

• Yes
• No

03


Have you documented a minimum of two (2) years providing clerical support to a inpatient medical/surgical clinical unit? A Clinical Unit is defined as a Hospital Inpatient Unit. NOTE: Unit clerk experience MUST be clearly documented within the application duties.

• Yes
• No

04


Are you currently working in a Unit Clerk position?

• Yes
• No

05


If you answered "yes", please provide specific examples of the job duties you were assigned in your role as "Clerical Support to a Critical Care Unit." If no, please enter N/A.
06


Please select the area(s) that best defines your experience providing clerical support to a clinical unit. Please make sure your answer to this question is supported by your documented work history and job duties.

• Inpatient - Med Surg
• Inpatient - IMC or Critical Care
• Inpatient - Maternal Child
• Inpatient - Emergency Department or Trauma
• Urgent Care
• Medical Office
• None of the above

07


Do you have documented experience ordering supplies via HEMM?

• Yes
• No

08


Please select the option that accurately describes your experience and comfort level with Microsoft Excel.

• Expert Level
• Intermediate
• Beginner

09


Please select the option that accurately describes your experience and comfort level with Microsoft Word.

• Expert Level
• Intermediate
• Beginner

10


I understand this job posting is for current and future possible opening(s).

• Yes
• No

11


The successful candidate for this position must be able to work off-shifts, weekends and holidays. Are you able to meet the requirement?

• Yes
• No

12


Should I be selected to move to the next steps in the hiring process, I am aware this communication may be sent via email (@governmentjobs.com) notification (versus phone).

• Yes, I am aware further communication regarding this position, may be sent in writing

Required Question