Patient Care Unit Clerk

Job Description

Come join our Nursing at Santiam Hospital & Clinics! We are a 5-star rated Hospital and voted 2021’s Best of the Mid-Valley for Best Hospital, Best Place to Have a Baby, and Best Local Surgery Center!

Santiam Hospital & Clinics is growing! We are seeking a talented and driven Unit Clerk to join our hospital as a key member of our team. This position requires strong communication skills, ability to multitask in a variety of environments and the ability to quickly switch between tasks. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic self-starter and have excellent customer service skills with a passion for providing exceptional patient care.

Santiam Hospital & Clinics is an independent, not-for-profit, 40 bed acute-care community-based hospital with 13 clinics across 8 specialties settled in the foothills of the Cascades serving many recreational sites as well as agricultural communities. We are an ever growing, progressive, up-to-date healthcare facility that is proud to serve our community and care for our friends and neighbors, ensuring the highest quality of care is delivered.

Santiam Hospital & Clinics offers career growth and learning opportunities through cross-training departments, specialty education, personalized training and much more. You won’t be “just a number” at Santiam you will be a valued, respected part of our team; one of the greatest benefits of working for a community hospital.

2 positions available; 1 day shift 0600-1830, 1 night shift 1800-0630.

Job Responsibilities

• Greets and assists patients, visitors and staff.
• Answers telephone and directs calls.
• Manages the patient admission and discharge process for the unit.
• Uses patient electronic medical records (EMR) software.
• Orders new supplies and equipment.
• Makes photocopies and faxes documents.
• Completes other administrative work as needed.
• Collaborates with medical and administrative staff.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all patient records.
• Follows all hospital policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications

• Must possess an Oregon State Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior clerical experience in the medical field preferred.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to quickly switch between tasks.
• Exceptional customer service skills with strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates time-management, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Proficient in computers, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and electronic medical records.
• Able to work full time. May require holiday rotation and 2 weekend days per month.

Job Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance with coverage effective on the 1st of the next month following start date.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Cafeteria, On-site Pharmacy, Gift Shop, and Medical Care.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Annual PTO Cash-Out Program
• Hospital Incentive Program
• Bilingual Pay Differential Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance