Unit Clerk

Unit Clerk

Company: St Anthony Community Hospital

City/State: Warwick, NY

Category: Clerical/Administrative Support

Department: Med-Surg 2

Union: YES

Union Name: 1199W

Position: Part Time

Hours: 630a-7p

Shift: Days

Req #: 13012

Posted Date: Oct 05, 2026

Hiring Range: $20.41

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*If you are hired by WMCHealth, your final base salary will be determined based on job-related factors, including employment status (full-time, part-time or per diem), relevant skills, qualifications and experience. Consistent with our commitment to pay equity, we also consider internal equity among similarly situated employees when determining final compensation.

Job Details:

The Unit Secretary is responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties relating to the updating and organizing of information on a nursing unit and interacting with patients, families and staff to ensure smooth and efficient departmental operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to Department specific policies and procedures.

• Maintains supply of materials necessary for patient care and for work related duties on the nursing unit.

• Initiates requisitions for supplies, equipment, maintenance and repair services.

• Ensures patients, patient’s families, and visitors are oriented to hospital.

• Responds to inquiries and handles phone calls appropriately, including responding to calls from physicians.

• Reports pertinent information or unusual circumstances to the Nurse Manager/designee in a timely manner.

• Coordinates work within the unit and effectively interacts with co-workers and other staff members to ensure quality patient care.

• Ensures patient’s charts are in proper order, and enters and completes orders into systems if required.

• Contacts physicians, labs, x-rays, and other departments as necessary.

• Effectively uses automated systems to perform work assignments.

• Performs Performance Improvement activities as directed

• Maintains department logs and records as needed

• Other secretarial work such as data entry, presentations, and typing up of documents as directed

• Schedules outpatient follow-up appointments as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: Previous clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred; knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses / Certifications:

Other: The individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

☐ Sedentary Work (involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles)

☐ Light Work (involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds)

☐ Medium Work (involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds)

☒ Heavy Work (involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds)

About Us:

St Anthony Community Hospital

For over 75 years, St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY, has been serving the residents of Orange County, NY, and New Jersey’s Sussex and Passaic counties with outstanding and compassionate care. The 60-bed hospital has been a primary resource for emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological, and acute-care services. Also on campus is Schervier Pavilion, a 120-bed skilled-nursing facility dedicated to the highest standard of healthcare excellence.

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