Unit Desk Clerk - Evenings - Advanced Acute Care Medical and Oncology Unit

About the role

Geisinger seeks a highly motivated Unit Desk Clerk committed to delivering the highest quality care. The ideal candidate demonstrates reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, responsiveness, dependability, excellent teamwork and communication skills, and a proactive, engaged presence to foster collaboration across the care team and ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of clerical duties in a patient care environment.
• Participate in required patient safety education programs and other 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 health‑care 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, problem‑solve, 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.

Skills

• Reliability and punctuality.
• Strong attendance.
• Responsiveness and dependability.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.
• Proactive and engaged presence.

Pay

Minimum hiring rate of $16.24 per hour, with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Additionally, Geisinger offers up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Schedule

Full‑time evenings position (40 hours/week): 5‑8 hour shifts, 3 pm – 11 pm, with weekend and holiday rotation required.

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) starting 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 quick accrual.
• Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance.