Job Description

Unit Clerk- Schuyler Med/Surg- Full Time- Days

Jumpstart your career in healthcare with us! No experience is needed! Enjoy hands-on training and certification opportunities that pave the way for your professional growth and development in a dynamic and rewarding field. Become a Unit Clerk at Cayuga Health - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

When two established local health systems unite as one collaborative network, healthcare becomes so much more. Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, is focused on our region's changing needs and your wellbeing. More than a group of experienced caregivers, Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in our communities for enhanced holistic care close to home. Beyond clinical outcomes, it's strengthening community connections and setting a higher standard for quality that's exceptionally personal.

Centralus Health is central to wellness-for all of us.

The Unit Clerk supports the nursing staff by performing clerical duties which may include but is not limited to: answering the telephone, delivering messages, making charts, coordinating and organizing transfer paperwork and assisting with patient care (i.e. making appointments, calling providers, assisting with prior authorizations).

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supports nursing and interdisciplinary teams with the function of the unit. Notifying other departments as necessary (i.e. maintenance, housekeeping, dietary, security).
• Performs clerical duties such as ordering supplies for the department
• Answers call bells and coordinates bed assignments with Charge nurses.

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Prior patient care and customer service experience preferred, clerical experience recommended
• Certification: As required for your care area. May include: CPR/BLS

Physical requirements:

• May require lifting (up to 50 lbs.), may require sitting or standing for long periods. Must be able to physically operate the equipment required for the job.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite at Schuyler Hospital: 220 Steuben Street, Montour Falls, NY 14865
• Shift: Five 8-hour shifts Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm, no weekends or holidays
• 0% Travel expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard Rate of $16.00 - $24.00 per hour plus benefits

Centralus Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

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