Unit Clerk

Unit Clerk for Women's Health Center

Job Schedule: Full-time 

Your experience matters 

Willamette Valley Medical Center is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. 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 our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Job Summary:
Bariatrics Performs administrative/clerical duties in support of an assigned area. Reports to: Director of Bariatric Services FLSA: Non-exempt

How you'll contribute: 
A Unit Clerk who excels at 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
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, associate's degree preferred.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

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 & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, 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.

EEOC Statement:

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

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.