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Unit Clerk

Facility Starr Regional Medical Center
Location Athens, TN
Career Area Administrative Support
Schedule Full Time
Job Shift Day
Date Posted 06/23/2026
Job ID #346646

 

 

Your experience matters:

 Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Unit Clerk joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

 

How you'll contribute:

A Unit Clerk who excels in this role:

  • Greets patients and visitors. Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls. 

  • Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.
     

  • Enters nursing requests subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary.
     

  • Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.
     

  • Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and ordering/stocking supplies.
     

  • Assists RNs and physicians with other patient activities as needed.

     

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

  • Financial Protection & PTOLife, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

  • Financial & Career GrowthHigher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

  • Employee Well-beingMental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

 

What we're looking for:
 High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Associate's degree Preferred

 

More about Starr Regional Medical Center:

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

 

EEOC Statement

"Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran 
 

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