Unit Desk Clerk Per Diem - Geisinger South Wilkes Barre Emergency Department

Job Duties

• Participates in required patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational safety.
• Assures appropriate bed assignment.
• Ensures timely notification of teletracking upon discharge.
• Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards.
• Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standards.
• Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Collaborates with other health care teams in order to facilitate multi-disciplinary patient care.
• Obtains and orders supplies.
• Filings forms and reports according to standards.
• Maintains an organized patient care environment.
• Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment.
• Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
• Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
• Aids in the collection of necessary data or reports.
• Precepts and mentors new staff in a professional, positive manner.

About the Role

This is a per diem, non-benefits eligible position with a rotation schedule based on department needs, primarily night shifts. Eligible applicants must have availability to attend the Residency Program/Orientation, which requires full-time hours during the initial orientation period.

Qualifications

- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Benefits

- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions - Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for loved ones - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more - MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve health

Pay

Market leading pay rates, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN.

Schedule

Rotation schedule based on department needs, primarily night shifts.