Job Title: Unit Clerk

Company: HealthAlliance Hospital

City/State: Kingston, NY

Category: Clerical/Administrative Support

Department: Three Spellman

Union: Yes

Union Name: 1199

Position: Part Time

Hours: 2 12-hour days; alternating weekends and holidays per CBA

Shift: Day

Req #: 49787

Posted Date: Sep 04, 2026

Hiring Range: $20.059/hr

Job Details:

Job Summary Provides coordination, clerical and administrative support to the health care team on patient care units. Maintains a customer focused approach establishing effective communication between the health care team and the patient, family/significant other. Responsibilities

  • Communication – Demonstrates the ability to process and interface appropriate information between the health care team and the patient, family/significant other to ensure quality patient outcomes.
  • Secretarial – Maintains the flow of telephone communication through appropriate information gathering and relay.
  • Documentation – Appropriately transcribes MD orders and pertinent patient information.
  • Reception Services – Greets and directs all customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
  • Scheduling Patients – Appropriately schedules patients for all needed services.
  • Forms Management – Maintains knowledge of general Hospital and unit specific forms, ensuring adequate supplies are available at all times. Maintains daily logs and/or renewals for patient updates. i.e. DNR, Fall risk, etc.
  • Unit Specific Competencies – See attached.
  • Maintains all components of chart, i.e., thins, fills, inserts, labs, etc.
  • Acts as preceptor for all orienting and new unit coordinator.
  • Ensures that the documentation for admission, transfer and discharge processes are completed.
  • Performs any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements EXPERIENCE Additional training or education in the health care/medical terminology field desirable. Well developed interpersonal and communication skills. EDUCATION High School Diploma or equivalent education/experience. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Computer experience required. BLS preferred.

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