Inpatient Unit Clerk

Responsibilities

• Manage patient admissions, transfers, and discharges for one or more inpatient units
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff
• Answer patient calls professionally and process physician orders and referrals
• Respond to emergent situations calmly and professionally
• Coordinate and record patient appointments, tests, and census information
• Procure necessary supplies, equipment, and services for patients
• Assist in training new unit clerks and orienting staff to new policies and procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven customer service experience
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Strong multitasking ability and attention to detail
• Proficiency in data entry and computer systems
• Ability to complete a four-week full-time training program

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as an inpatient clerk in a medical setting
• Considerable knowledge of medical terminology
• Familiarity with hospital policies and procedures

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day
• 2:1 match on retirement savings

About the Company

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest healthcare complexes in the world, dedicated to improving the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, research, and technology development. We strive to attract and develop outstanding people to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.