Job Title:
Unit Clerk - Canton Potsdam Hospital
Company: St. Lawrence Health System
Location: Canton, NY
Created: 2026-03-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Unit Clerk Under the supervision of the Director/Manager or delegate, assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activities occurring on the nursing unit by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area. Responsibilities: Performs various clerical duties related to the updating and organizing of information on the nursing units Establishes & maintains the patient record on the unit Answers the telephone in a professional manner and directs calls to appropriate individuals and/or takes messages Stocks units with office supplies; prepares requisitions to maintain established inventories Faxes and photocopies information as needed. Obtains supplies as requested by the nursing staff Records information, such as physicians' orders and instructions, dietary requirements, and medication information, on patient charts and medical records, as needed Adheres to HIPAA guidelines by accessing PHI in accordance with departmental assignment Welcomes visitors, answers inquiries, gives directions and refers inquiries to nursing and physician staff as needed Provides support and necessary information to nurses, providers, offices, etc. Arranges discharges/transfers by notifying patient transport services Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations and adhering to Infection Prevention Policies May transport patients in wheelchair to locations within facility Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Computer literacy Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year experience of clerical work in the medical field Medical terminology Union: 1199 - Service Maintenance and Clerical (CPH) Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible Education: Licenses/Certifications: Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Pay Range: $18.09 - $26.26 Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.