Unit Desk Clerk - Days/Evenings - Advanced Acute Care Cardiac Telemetry Unit

Geisinger offers a full-time Unit Desk Clerk position with a minimum hiring rate of $16.24, increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts. Additionally, up to $40,000 in financial support is available to become a nurse.

About the role

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual committed to delivering the highest quality care to patients. They will demonstrate strong reliability, punctuality, and attendance, along with excellent teamwork and communication skills. A proactive and engaged presence is essential to foster collaboration and support across the care team.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of clerical duties in a patient care environment.
• Participate in required patient safety education programs and activities to improve departmental and organizational safety.
• Assure appropriate bed assignment.
• Ensure timely notification of teletracking upon discharge.
• Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards.
• Transcribe and process orders according to unit standards.
• Release and confirm ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinate transportation of patients to multiple tests.
• Communicate patient-related information promptly to the appropriate care team member.
• Participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information pertinent to the nursing unit.
• Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Collaborate with other healthcare teams to facilitate multi-disciplinary patient care.
• Obtain and order supplies.
• File forms and reports according to standards.
• Maintain an organized patient care environment.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and take corrective measures for clerical equipment.
• Assist with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
• Assist with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
• Assist the care team in the collection of necessary data or reports.
• Precept and mentor new staff in a professional, positive manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA).

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.

Schedule

• Full-time, 36 hours per week.
• 3 - 12 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM).
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

Pay

Minimum hiring rate of $16.24 per hour, with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts.