Unit Clerk - FlexStaff (Temp)

About the job

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm or 9am-5pm.

Telephonically engage patients to complete public benefits applications online such as SNAP, Medicaid and document in the EPIC platform.

Responsibilities:

Performs diversified clerical and receptionist duties which may include, but are not limited to:

• Answering telephone and taking messages. Reporting requests and alerting management of any questions or issues.
• Creating and maintaining patient charts during hospital stays or office visits. Preparing charts to accompany patient to off-unit activity.
• Transcribes physician orders into appropriate documentation. Communicating any order changes or discrepancies to management
• Entering lab work/diagnostic testing requests, demographic and clinical information requests into computer system
• Reviewing patient charts upon discharge for completion, according to policy, and submitting to Medical Records
• Notifying Admitting department of any changes in census resulting from newly assigned/transferred/discharged patients
• Coordinating room assignments with Admitting department and maintaining/changing patient records to reflect reassignment, including notification of when patient's room is ready
• Maintains chart areas, desks, files, etc. in neat and orderly condition
• Maintains department supply inventory. Performs related duties, as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Prior clerical experience, preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to unit
• Ability to communicate effectively.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 200331
• Job Category: Administrative Support
• Posting Date: 2026-09-22
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 330 S. Service Road, Melville, NY, 11747, US ()
• Minimum Salary/Range:* 20.0000
• Maximum Salary/Range:* 25.0000
• Shift Begin Time: 9:00 AM
• Shift End Time: 5:00 PM
• Requisition Primary Location: Melville, NY, United States