Unit Clerk - ER

Salary: $18.42 - $28.55 Hourly
Location : 1800 West Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-UCERQ3
Department: ED - 7230
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 5/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Position Summary

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

***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, 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.
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

• A minimum of two (2) years of recent (within past 5 years), documented experience as a Unit Clerk / Unit Secretary in a hospital setting

Preferences will be given to applicants who document the following:

• Experience supporting a TRAUMA / EMERGENCY UNIT / CRITICAL CARE

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 . Incomplete applications or applications missing relevant work history information (including current UMC employment if applicable) will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a current UMC employee?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I am a former UMC employee

03


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

04


Are you currently working in a Unit Clerk/Secretary position?

• Yes
• No

05


Have you documented a minimum of two (2) years providing clerical support to a 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

06


Have you documented experience supporting a TRAUMA / EMERGENCY UNIT / CRITICAL CARE unit?

• Yes
• No

07


If you answered "yes", please provide specific examples of the job duties you were assigned in your role as "Clerical Support to an Emergency / Trauma/ Critical Care Unit ." If no, please enter N/A.
08


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

09


I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions alone will not qualify me for the position. I must document those experience, level of education, and certifications clearly in the application in order to be qualified.

• Yes, I understand and will include those experience, level of education, and certifications clearly in the application.

10


UMC is a Union facility and all shifts are bid on by seniority in the department.Are you available to work all shifts, including graveyard , seven (7) days a week, as needed?

• Yes
• No

11


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