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Christiana Care Health System

Unit Clerk II - 11p-7:30a; e/o wknd & e/o hol.

Christiana Care Health System, Newark, Delaware, United States, 19711

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Unit Clerk II – 11p‑7:30a; e/o wknd & e/o hol.

PRIMARY FUNCTION To promote patient, physician, and staff satisfaction through proactive, supportive administrative services. Performing functions of receptionist, data entry clerk, order entry clerk and liaison to ancillary departments and inter‑agencies. Performs clerical, and related duties as required to facilitate effective patient care.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Handle communication in the various areas of the Emergency Department using CCHS telephone etiquette policy

Receives records and relays messages promptly and courteously

Makes 911 calls for Trauma Codes/Alerts, Codes/Alerts/other established emergent protocols

Places calls to physicians and other agencies for patient disposition as requested

Receives inter‑ and intra‑departmental communications and address appropriately

Directs physicians to appropriate nursing personnel for physician orders

Delivers telephone messages to patients, nurses, providers promptly

Functions as receptionist and directs patients and visitors, provides visitor passes at ED information desk

Uses an ED tracker system functionality appropriately; obtains patient signatures for consent to treat forms immediately following quick registration for the entire Emergency Department utilizing a workstation on wheels

Demonstrates knowledge of facility regulations regarding visitors

Confirms accurate demographic and ensures patient pharmacy information, including verification of certain insurance, motor vehicle information are up to date

Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with the registrar team in person or via the TEAMS online application

Maintains a solid working knowledge of Trauma Alerts and Codes specific to the Emergency Department, reducing patient risk while delivering immediate patient care

Performs clerical duties related to admission/discharge/transfer using the departmental established computer system

Maintains and completes Synergy/Orthopedic insurance forms for patient ortho equipment (printing records as requested by physician from the Power chart system)

Follows and adheres to the principles to giving five‑star Customer Service care for all patients no matter the background

Makes entries into reporting system to comply with HIPPA regulations, for all information released to reporting agencies

Assists in development and implementation of customized new employee orientations

Precepts new Emergency Department employees

Active members of various committees and work groups

Assists with records and reports, preparation and assembling of charts and forms

Assists administrative residents with follow‑up including sending letters and faxes to physicians and outside agencies and other health care facilities

Always maintains patient confidentiality

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental and safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations

Performs other related duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the position

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High school graduate or equivalent

Two years' clerical or related experience required

Experience in a patient care environment preferred

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Exemplary prioritization and organization skills

Emotional stability to handle stress as a result of high volume, fast pace and multiple concurrent responsibilities

Ability to handle conflict and maintain composure

Ability to exercise good judgement and tact

Oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of clerical procedures and techniques

Ability to use telephone, paging systems, computer systems, fax machines, printers, copiers

Windows and web‑based knowledge/skill

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to locate and use reference materials

Ability to work as a team member and independently within guidelines

Ability to train/orient in an effective and efficient manner

Ability to type 30wpm

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS None

Hourly Pay Range: $18.19 – $26.37. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date: Jan 12, 2026

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