Unit Desk Clerk - UDC - Evenings/Nights - Emergency department

Job Summary

Geisinger offers a full-time Unit Desk Clerk position with a minimum hiring rate of $16.24, plus potential increases and shift differentials. Additionally, there's up to $40,000 in financial support for becoming a nurse.

Job Duties

• Performs a wide range of clerical duties in a patient care environment
• Participates in patient safety education programs
• Ensures timely notification of teletracking upon discharge
• Processes admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards
• Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standards
• Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests
• Communicates patient-related information to the appropriate care team member
• Collaborates with other health care teams for 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 and blood products
• Collects necessary data or reports
• Precepts and mentors new staff in a professional manner

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

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 with 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 your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access 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

Purpose & Values

Our purpose is to care for our patients, members, students, Geisinger family, and communities. We strive to treat everyone as we would like to be treated, excel, learn, innovate, and ensure safety.