UNIT CLERK: NEUROSCIENCE - EVENINGS

at  University of Missouri Health Care

Shift: Monday – Friday 1500-2330
Department: Neuroscience

Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $14.00 - $21.18 per hour, based on experience
• Shift Differentials: Additional $0.50 per hour for evening shift

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic and organized individual to join our team as a Unit Clerk. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with exceptional guest relations skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. We seek someone who is detail-oriented, flexible, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Your role will be crucial in maintaining a positive and orderly unit atmosphere, supporting both staff and patients with courtesy and respect. If you are a team player who is passionate about contributing to a patient-centered care environment, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our healthcare community.

ABOUT THE NEUROSCIENCE UNIT

On the Neuroscience unit, we provide specialized care for patients with complex neurological conditions, including hemorrhagic bleeds, ischemic strokes, neurosurgical cases (such as craniotomy and spinal procedures), and seizure disorders. This unit offers a unique focus on EMU (Epilepsy Monitoring Unit) patients who stay for continuous EEG monitoring to evaluate and manage seizures. During this period, patients are closely monitored by EEG technicians and the Neurology team as they undergo seizure evaluation, helping to identify seizure types and origins for targeted treatment strategies. If you’re passionate about neuroscience and looking for a challenging and rewarding environment, we invite you to apply and make a difference in our patients’ lives.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Coordinates and facilitates unit activities including Promptly answering call lights using positive guest relations skills and page-appropriate staff. Monitor visitors on the unit and alert staff to possible problems and security issues. Assist in the coordination of emergencies and codes. Demonstrate ability to organize workload and manage multiple tasks while maintaining an orderly desk routine. Maintain unit station and common areas in a neat and orderly manner. Educate and train new unit clerks, students, and other staff, related to unit clerk activities and responsibilities. Contribute to and support a positive learning environment. Function as the computer and office equipment resource or super user for the unit. Maintain appropriate medical records and other forms needed during computer downtime. As needed, deliver lab specimens, and deliver/pick up supplies from other departments. Maintain scheduling flexibility to meet unit needs.
Greets and directs patients, visitors, and employees with courtesy and respect, and addresses them professionally. Utilizes the principles of Patient Family Centered Care.
Maintain a neat, clean patient environment. Maintain unit supplies, restocking as needed.
Meets the standards for regulatory requirements for state and federal agencies.
Promote and achieve the satisfaction of internal customers. Effectively intercede with families and patients and resolve concerns if able, if not able consult with the RN providing care to the patient.
Provides administrative and clerical support for the assigned unit including transcribing and processing physician orders, including computer entry. Answer phones, direct calls and take messages for physicians, nurses, and staff. Function as the resource person and unit communicator such as knowing the location of staff, equipment, and supplies. Maintain inventory and par levels of unit forms and general office supplies. Coordinate paperwork for the unit, including admissions/discharge logs, census logs, patient medical records, and other unit-specific documentation. Maintain accurate and timely entry of information into the computerized bed-management system. Perform charge entry duties. Run and reconcile reports for management and supervisors. Collect patient and unit data as assigned.
Cost-effectively utilizes human and material resources.
May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Please refer the Job description for details