Unit Clerk
$15.75 - $21/hr
PTO
Keep accurate records of residents' appointments, work orders, and related documentation * Assist the nursing team and other departments with clerical and communication needs as required Unit Clerk ...
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Unit Clerk
$15.75 - $21/hr
PTO
Keep accurate records of residents' appointments, work orders, and related documentation * Assist the nursing team and other departments with clerical and communication needs as required Unit Clerk ...
Unit Clerk
West Chester, PA · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
Unit Clerk Join our team at Park Lane Post Acute in West Chester, Pennsylvania, where we are ... Responsibilities: • Assist with scheduling resident medical appointments in a timely and ...
Unit Clerk
West Chester, PA · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
Unit Clerk Join our team at Park Lane Post Acute in West Chester, Pennsylvania, where we are ... Responsibilities: • Assist with scheduling resident medical appointments in a timely and ...
Unit Clerk
West Chester, PA · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
) Unit Clerk Join our team at Park Lane Post Acute in West Chester, Pennsylvania, where we are ... Responsibilities: • Assist with scheduling resident medical appointments in a timely and ...
Unit Clerk
West Chester, PA · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
) Unit Clerk Join our team at Park Lane Post Acute in West Chester, Pennsylvania, where we are ... Responsibilities: • Assist with scheduling resident medical appointments in a timely and ...
Unit Clerk
West Chester, PA · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
Unit Clerk Join our team at Park Lane Post Acute in West Chester, Pennsylvania, where we are ... Responsibilities: * Assist with scheduling resident medical appointments in a timely and efficient ...
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Unit Clerk
West Chester, PA · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
Unit Clerk Join our team at Park Lane Post Acute in West Chester, Pennsylvania, where we are ... Responsibilities: * Assist with scheduling resident medical appointments in a timely and efficient ...
Unit Clerk
$16.50 - $22/hr
CNA experience is a plus. The position is a Full Time position, Monday through Friday. Unit Clerk Responsibilities include: * Maintain charts in proper sequence and thin according to policy. * Obtain ...
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Unit Clerk
$16.50 - $22/hr
CNA experience is a plus. The position is a Full Time position, Monday through Friday. Unit Clerk Responsibilities include: * Maintain charts in proper sequence and thin according to policy. * Obtain ...
Unit Clerk
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$17 - $19/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Unit Clerk Opportunity at Woodbine Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Join our team at Woodbine ... * Assist with communication between nursing staff, physicians, families, and other departments.
Unit Clerk
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$17 - $19/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Unit Clerk Opportunity at Woodbine Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Join our team at Woodbine ... * Assist with communication between nursing staff, physicians, families, and other departments.
Unit Clerk
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$17 - $19/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Unit Clerk Opportunity at Woodbine Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Join our team at Woodbine ... * Assist with communication between nursing staff, physicians, families, and other departments.
Unit Clerk
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$17 - $19/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Unit Clerk Opportunity at Woodbine Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Join our team at Woodbine ... * Assist with communication between nursing staff, physicians, families, and other departments.
Unit Clerk
Hialeah, FL · On-site
$14.50 - $19.25/hr
Unit Clerk Position We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Unit Clerk to join ... Schedule and coordinate patient appointments, tests, and procedures as needed. * Assist with ...
Unit Clerk
Hialeah, FL · On-site
$14.50 - $19.25/hr
Unit Clerk Position We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Unit Clerk to join ... Schedule and coordinate patient appointments, tests, and procedures as needed. * Assist with ...
Unit Clerk
Newark, NJ · On-site
$16.75 - $22.25/hr
Medical
Dental
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Life
Retirement
PTO
Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire a full-time, part time, per diem Unit Clerk to assist the clinical staff by providing clerical duties for the patient care units. Our full time ...
Unit Clerk
Newark, NJ · On-site
$16.75 - $22.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire a full-time, part time, per diem Unit Clerk to assist the clinical staff by providing clerical duties for the patient care units. Our full time ...
Unit Clerk
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$17 - $19/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
... * Assist with communication between nursing staff, physicians, families, and other departments ... Qualifications for Unit Clerk: * High school diploma or GED required. * Minimum of one (1) year of ...
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Unit Clerk
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$17 - $19/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
... * Assist with communication between nursing staff, physicians, families, and other departments ... Qualifications for Unit Clerk: * High school diploma or GED required. * Minimum of one (1) year of ...
Unit Clerk
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$17 - $19/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
... * Assist with communication between nursing staff, physicians, families, and other departments ... Qualifications for Unit Clerk: * High school diploma or GED required. * Minimum of one (1) year of ...
Unit Clerk
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$17 - $19/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
... * Assist with communication between nursing staff, physicians, families, and other departments ... Qualifications for Unit Clerk: * High school diploma or GED required. * Minimum of one (1) year of ...
Unit Clerk
Newark, NJ · On-site
$15.92/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire a full-time, part time, per diem Unit Clerk to assist the clinical staff by providing clerical duties for the patient care units. Our full time ...
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Unit Clerk
Newark, NJ · On-site
$15.92/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire a full-time, part time, per diem Unit Clerk to assist the clinical staff by providing clerical duties for the patient care units. Our full time ...
Unit Clerk
Newark, NJ · On-site
$16.75 - $22.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire a full-time, part time, per diem Unit Clerk to assist the clinical staff by providing clerical duties for the patient care units. Our full time ...
Unit Clerk
Newark, NJ · On-site
$16.75 - $22.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire a full-time, part time, per diem Unit Clerk to assist the clinical staff by providing clerical duties for the patient care units. Our full time ...
Unit Clerk
Newark, NJ · On-site
$15.92/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire a full-time, part time, per diem Unit Clerk to assist the clinical staff by providing clerical duties for the patient care units. Our full time ...
Unit Clerk
Newark, NJ · On-site
$15.92/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire a full-time, part time, per diem Unit Clerk to assist the clinical staff by providing clerical duties for the patient care units. Our full time ...
Unit Clerk
Haskell, NJ · On-site
$16.25 - $21.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Type reports & correspondences as required * Assist with the admissions/discharge process ... Unit Clerk experience prefered * Pleasant phone manner & strong computer skills * Solid ...
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Unit Clerk
Haskell, NJ · On-site
$16.25 - $21.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Type reports & correspondences as required * Assist with the admissions/discharge process ... Unit Clerk experience prefered * Pleasant phone manner & strong computer skills * Solid ...
UNIT CLERK
Orefield, PA · On-site
$16.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
The Unit Clerk will assist in the completion and data entry of all assigned medical information for the designated area/center (lab results, medications, immunizations and consults). Under the ...
UNIT CLERK
Orefield, PA · On-site
$16.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
The Unit Clerk will assist in the completion and data entry of all assigned medical information for the designated area/center (lab results, medications, immunizations and consults). Under the ...
Unit Clerk
Longview, TX · On-site
$14.25 - $19/hr
The Unit Clerk supports hospital staff in maintaining an organized and functional nursing station ... nursing assistants. * Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Requirements Education ...
Unit Clerk
Longview, TX · On-site
$14.25 - $19/hr
The Unit Clerk supports hospital staff in maintaining an organized and functional nursing station ... nursing assistants. * Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Requirements Education ...
Unit Clerk
Warrior, AL · On-site
$15/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
The Unit Clerk plays a vital role in the smooth operation of healthcare services within Warrior ... to support unit operations * Assist in answering phones, directing calls, and responding to ...
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Unit Clerk
Warrior, AL · On-site
$15/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
The Unit Clerk plays a vital role in the smooth operation of healthcare services within Warrior ... to support unit operations * Assist in answering phones, directing calls, and responding to ...
Unit Clerk
Lufkin, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $17.50/hr
The Unit Clerk supports hospital staff in maintaining an organized and functional nursing station ... nursing assistants. * Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Requirements Education ...
Unit Clerk
Lufkin, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $17.50/hr
The Unit Clerk supports hospital staff in maintaining an organized and functional nursing station ... nursing assistants. * Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Requirements Education ...
Unit Clerk
Lufkin, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $17.50/hr
The Unit Clerk supports hospital staff in maintaining an organized and functional nursing station ... nursing assistants. * Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Requirements Education ...
Unit Clerk
Lufkin, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $17.50/hr
The Unit Clerk supports hospital staff in maintaining an organized and functional nursing station ... nursing assistants. * Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Requirements Education ...
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How much do unit clerk assistant jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for unit clerk assistant in the United States is $19.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a unit clerk assistant?
Unit Clerk Assistants are healthcare support professionals who assist unit clerks and nursing staff with administrative and clerical tasks in hospitals, clinics, or other medical facilities. Their responsibilities often include answering phones, managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and relaying information between departments. They play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of a healthcare unit by handling paperwork and communication efficiently, allowing medical staff to focus more on patient care.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a unit clerk assistant, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Unit Clerk Assistant, you need strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and basic administrative knowledge, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hospital information systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and office software like Microsoft Office is typically required. Excellent communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills help you interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff. These skills ensure efficient unit operations, accurate documentation, and smooth communication in a healthcare setting.
What are some common challenges faced by unit clerk assistants and how can they be managed effectively?
Unit Clerk Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing high volumes of administrative tasks, handling frequent interruptions, and maintaining accurate patient records under tight deadlines. Effective time management, strong organizational skills, and clear communication with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals are key to overcoming these challenges. Being adaptable and prioritizing tasks can help ensure smooth unit operations and provide essential support to both clinical teams and patients.
What is the difference between Unit Clerk Assistant vs Unit Clerk?
| Aspect | Unit Clerk Assistant | Unit Clerk |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma; certification may be preferred | High school diploma; certification often required |
| Work Environment | Support staff in healthcare settings, assisting with administrative tasks | Frontline administrative role in hospitals or clinics |
| Responsibilities | Assist with patient records, data entry, and clerical support | Manage patient admissions, discharges, and medical records |
The Unit Clerk Assistant typically performs supportive administrative tasks under supervision, while the Unit Clerk handles more direct patient record management and administrative duties. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings, with the Assistant focusing on support functions and the Clerk managing core administrative responsibilities.
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$15.75 - $21/hr
Full-time
PTO
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Job description
We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Unit Clerk to join our nursing team. The Unit Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate medical records, assisting with daily administrative tasks, and ensuring efficient communication and organization within the nursing unit. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and enjoys supporting both staff and residents.
Unit Clerk Responsibilities include:
Maintain resident charts in proper sequence and thin according to facility policy
Obtain all necessary information and paperwork for new admissions and prepare new medical charts
Schedule resident appointments promptly and accurately
Complete and distribute required reports in a timely manner
File all records in the appropriate alphabetical or categorical format
Maintain the nurses’ station — ensuring forms, files, drawers, and cabinets are organized and fully stocked
Keep accurate records of residents’ appointments, work orders, and related documentation
Assist the nursing team and other departments with clerical and communication needs as required
Unit Clerk Qualifications:
Previous experience as a Unit Clerk, Medical Secretary, or similar administrative healthcare role preferred
Experience in a nursing home or long-term care setting is a plus
Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
Professional, courteous, and dependable work ethic
Unit Clerk Benefits:
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Supportive and team-focused work environment