"Inpatient Unit Clerk"

Admit, transfer and discharge patients on one or more inpatient units. Receive and assist patients, visitors, and staff, providing excellent customer service. Answer patient calls professionally and process physician's orders and referrals. Respond to emergent situations calmly, correctly, and professionally: record and coordinate patient appointments and tests. Procure supplies, equipment, and services for patients. Maintain census information. Assist in training new unit clerks and orient staff to new policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. Customer service experience necessary. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Multitasking ability is essential. Ability to work with many details with accuracy. Data entry or computer experience is required.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience as an inpatient clerk in a medical setting desired. Considerable knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of Hospital policies and procedures.

Work Schedule

11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. including holidays and every other weekend. Part-time - 24 hours in D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Pavilion. MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE A FOUR-WEEK FULL-TIME TRAINING PROGRAM.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.