Unit Clerk - Tele/Stroke - Days

Employment Type:
Part time Shift:
12 Hour Day Shift

Description:
Mercy Fitzgerald, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Unit Coordinator to join our nursing team on the 4 Pavilion Medical/Surgical Unit!
Job Title: Unit Clerk

Employment Type: Part-Time, 24 hours per week

Unit: Tele/Stroke

Shift: Days - 7:00AM - 7:30PM, every other weekend.

Location: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

Position Purpose

The Unit Secretary will be responsible for the reception, communication, clerical activities and other related assigned duties of the unit, under the supervision of the Nurse Manager.

As a Unit Clerk you will:

• Offer assistance, handle inquiries and supplies information to physicians, visitors, patients and hospital personnel in a courteous professional manner.
• Organize work to maintain an efficient flow through the department.
• Answer the patient call system promptly and courteously. Use the approved system for alerting staff of patient needs.
• Coordinate and process efficiently the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Enter departmental charges appropriately, accurately and efficiently.
• Assist in the orientation/training of new Unit Secretaries.
• Possess good organizational skills and works in an organized manner.
• Chart reports promptly (x-ray reports, EKG reports). Maintain charts with adequate number of additional chart forms.
• Perform other related duties specific to unit as delegated by Nursing Unit Manager (Payroll, and refrigerator).
• Maintain policy and procedure manuals and Medical Dental roster book.
• Update daily physician on call schedule for the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a hospital or physician practice setting required.
• Computer literacy required.
• Familiarity with Medical Terminology desired.
• Good communication skills.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 178-bed teaching hospital located in Darby, Pa., which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia. Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of our many quality achievements such as: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Certified Primary Stroke Center.


Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.