Unit Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Unit Clerk- Full Time

Wichita, KS

Help Keep Patient Care Running Smoothly

Are you an organized, compassionate professional who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment? Join our team as a Unit Clerk and play a vital role in supporting our nursing and medical staff while helping provide exceptional care for children and adolescents in our hospital setting.

At KVC, every team member makes a difference. We are proud of our Employee Wellbeing Score of 83 , reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow.

As a Unit Clerk, you'll be the administrative hub of the unit, ensuring our clinical teams have the support they need to deliver outstanding patient care. Responsibilities include:

• Support nurses with lab, X-ray, and medical orders.

• Answer and direct calls for the nursing team.

• File, scan, and maintain accurate electronic health records.

• Order, organize, and stock hospital and office supplies.

• Coordinate off-site appointments, interpreters, and specialty services.

• Prepare admission paperwork and discharge documentation.

• Obtain medical records from outside hospitals and providers.

• Assist with obtaining vital signs and EKGs as delegated by nursing staff.

• Monitor refrigerator temperature logs and maintain required documentation.

• Submit work orders and help keep units organized and tour-ready.

• Assist with direct patient care when needed.

• Attend required meetings and annual training.

Education

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

Licensure/Certification

• Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) or Certified Medication Aide (CMA) preferred.

• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance required.

Experience

• One to three months of related experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.

• Experience working with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

This role requires regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the workday. Candidates should be able to:

• Regularly lift up to 10 pounds.

• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds.

• Occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.

• Perform tasks requiring close attention to detail and visual accuracy.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

You'll be successful in this role if you:

• Stay organized in a busy environment.

• Communicate clearly and professionally.

• Adapt quickly to changing priorities.

• Demonstrate compassion, accountability, and integrity.

• Work well independently and as part of a team.

• Remain calm under pressure while prioritizing patient safety.

At KVC, our mission is centered on improving the lives of children and families. We foster a culture built on:

• Respect

• Accountability

• Integrity

• Open and Honest Communication

• Teamwork

• Continuous Improvement

We believe in recognizing the important work our employees do every day while providing an environment where they can grow professionally and personally.

If you're looking for a meaningful career where your organizational skills directly support patient care and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become an essential part of our healthcare team.

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