Job: Unit Clerk 
Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt 
Job Category: 5 Administrative Support Workers
Position Summary 
Under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager or Registered Nurse, the Unit Clerk performs the duties of receptionist and maintains all time-sensitive clerical/secretarial activities of the nursing unit, answering patient lights, and admission and discharge procedures. The Unit Clerk performs unit needs under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, and functions as the focal communication source in the nursing station to include activation of Stroke, STEMI, and Trauma teams, using good public relations skills. 
Essential Functions 
-Answers call lights in courteous and timely manner and gets message to appropriate person. 
-Answers telephone in courteous and timely manner and directs call appropriately. 
-Initiates, assembles and maintains charts as needed for new admits. 
-Scans test results into the EMR when necessary. 
-Advises nursing staff and physicians of incomplete documentation. 
-Makes copies of documentation, in a timely manner, as needed. 
-Correctly updates census board regularly during shift. 
-Maintains organization in nurse’s station for use by all staff members. 
-Orders supplies for unit when necessary. 
-Reports off to oncoming staff at shift change. 
-Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives. 
-Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled. 
-Performs other duties as assigned. 
-Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure. 
-Will act as safety sitter as needed. 
-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). 
Work Experience 
-One year of clerical and medical terminology experience preferred. 
-Clerical and medical terminology experience preferred.
-Basic computer experience preferred.
-Legible handwriting and ability to spell, ability to read and write English preferred.
-Utilize effective oral and written communication skills preferred. 
-Performance of simple math calculations preferred. 
Education 
-High School diploma or equivalent preferred. 
-Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred. 
-BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date required. 
Physical Demands and Work Environment 
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling
Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time 
1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66 
11-20 0-66 11-20 0-66
21-50 0-66 21-50 0-66 
51-75 0-66 51-75 0-66 
76-100 0-66 76-100 0-66 
Movement % Time 
Bend/Stoop/Twist 34-66 
Crouch/Squat 34-66 
Kneel/Crawl 0-33
Reach above Shoulder 0-33
Reach below Shoulder 34-66 
Repetitive Arm 0-33 
Repetitive Hand 0-33 
Grasping 0-33 
Squeezing 0-33 
Climb Stairs 0-33 
Walking Uneven 0-33 
Walking Even 34-66 
Environment % Time 
Indoors 67-100 
Outdoors 0-33 
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33 
Equipment % Time 
Motor Vehicles None 
Foot Pedals None 
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33 
Work near % Time 
Machinery 0-33 
Electricity 0-33 
Sharps 0-33 
Chemicals 0-33 
Fumes 0-33 
Heights None 

 Vision
Depth Perception Required 
< 20" Required 
Color Not Required 
Peripheral Required 
Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR 
Sit 1 3 
Stand 4 4.5 
Walk 4 4.5