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University of Maryland Medical System

Unit Clerk

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What they do

A Receptionist greets and directs customers or visitors that come in to an office or business, and answers and directs incoming phone calls. Deals with mail or courier services. May schedule appointments or meeting rooms, gather patient information, or assist with filing or other administrative support work.

$36,886 / year median in Maryland

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Requirements Recognizes need for cost containment by maintaining supplies, forms and equipment at appropriate levels. 2. Recognizes changing unit needs and prioritizes work activities accordingly. 3. Recognizes unit/patient problems which may impede the unit's effectiveness and reports them to the appropriate person or department. 4. Demonstrates understanding of team work by performing other duties willingly when requested. 5. Plans and organizes clerical work, completes duties within appropriate time frame and provides an accurate, concise report to relief. 6. Assists in coordinating patient care activities by paging other health team members as requested, keeping staff informed of scheduled test and procedures and running errands as needed. 7. Coordinates patient movement by keeping charge nurse and nursing staff informed of admissions, transfers and discharges. Coordinates, as appropriate, patient movement with other departments. 8. Maintains patient charts to include preparation for new admission, filing diagnostic reports and other necessary forms in chart, copying chart for transfers, tearing down discharge charts, and graphing vital signs and other pertinent data as required. 9. Demonstrates timely and accurate operation of computer for order entry, data retrieval, charge entry, andproblem solving. Asks questions if orders are not routine or clear. 10. Transcribes and processes physicians' orders in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner to computer, MAR, and Kardex (as appropriate). Signs off transcription per policy. 11. Assists in the smooth and efficient operation of the unit by keeping the work environment orderly and business like; maintaining filing system; organizing and maintaining critical information such as call board, physician phone numbers, agency referral information; tracking and ordering office supplies, equipment and forms; sending broken equipment for repair with work order; and maintaining required unit statistics such as admission/discharge log, monthly census reports and other data.
Customer Service:
1. Greets customers in courteous, friendly, respectful and professional manner at all times, including maintaining eye contact when appropriate. 2. Follows communication protocols to both internal and external customers, including introducing him/herself with job title and experience, asking open ended questions, such as "How may I be of help to you?" using the customer's name as soon as it is learned. 3. Responds promptly and appropriately to customer questions/concerns/complaints and attempts immediate resolution. 4. Keeps customer's information confidential, including public places such as elevators or the cafeteria. 5. Provides assistance and offers help immediately, including finding someone else to meet the request, if unable to do so him/herself. Introduce other staff to customers when a hand-off occurs and explain that the person will provide excellent service. 6. Demonstrates commitment to excellent service recovery when a customer's expectations have not been met. Commitment to
Co-Workers:
1. Offers assistance to colleagues and other departments when needed. 2. Takes responsibility for solving problems regardless of origin; completes assignments, and respects deadlines. 3. Resolves conflict directly with colleagues and seeks assistance from others if the issue cannot be resolved. Refrains from criticism in public. 4. Mindful and respectful of others' time and schedules. Attends meetings on time and communicates any absences. 5. Provides co-workers with a status report for continuity of workflow when planning to be out of the office, off the unit, or away from the department Work Experience Experience (years):
Required:
1 - 3 years Unit Clerk or Office Manager or similar position in a healthcare setting or equivlent. Entry Level. Should be highly motivated. Good communicator, Strong phone etiquette and customer service skills. Benefits All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range:
$17.00-$27.12/hour Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact us at careers@umms.edu.