Unit Clerk - Emergency Department (Per Diem - Variable) Modesto Serving the greater Stanislaus County with 423 acute care beds, Memorial Medical Center (MMCM) provides a full continuum of care, including: * 24-hour emergency care * inpatient and outpatient surgery * specialty services in obstetrics, pediatrics, nuclear medicine, dialysis therapy, diagnostic imaging, intensive care, sleep disorders and physical therapy * a Level II Trauma Center Memorial Medical Center is an accredited Chest Pain Center and STEMI (heart attack) Receiving Center. MMC is part of Sutter Health, one of the [nations top five large health systems](http://news.sutterhealth.org/2016/04/25/sutter-health-named-among- top-u-s-health-systems/) thanks to its integrated network of physician, employee and volunteer pioneersmore than 60,000 people strong. Rooted in Sutter Healths not-for-profit mission, these team members partner to deliver exceptional care that feels personal. From physician offices to hospitals to outpatient care centers and home services, they proudly support and learn from the more than 3 million people in their carenearly 1 percent of the U.S. population, in one of the most diverse and innovative regions in the world. ** ** Benefits provided: * Healthcare/Dental/Vision * Wellness Program * Retirement/Pension Plan * 403(b) * Flexible Spending Account * Paid Time Off * Employee Discounts * Tuition Reimbursement* **POSITION SUMMARY: **The Unit Clerk (UC) performs clerical and reception support on an assigned nursing unit. This position provides clerical support as part of a customer-focused, service oriented team that incorporates the values of MMC in a confidential environment. The Unit Clerk role will champion and model excellent customer service behaviors while on duty utilizing the AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank you) model. Accountable for compliance with all continuous readiness and quality standards as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. * Completion of Medical Terminology course required within 1 year of hire OR proven experience of 6 months or longer as a Ward/Unit Clerk, (Acute Care Nursing Assistant (ACNA), Medical Assistant (MA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Monitor Tech (MT) in an acute care hospital working in a capacity where use of Medical Terminology is an established practice. * Ability to type a minimum of 25 wpm. * Basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics are required. * Knowledge of basic clerical duties. * Basic computer literacy. * Ability to write, read, hear, and verbally communicate in English to the degree required to perform the job. Must be able to travel in accordance with any requirements of your job (if MMC and/or own vehicle used on MMC business, must possess valid California Driver's License and upon request proof of liability insurance). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Prior hospital clerical or cardiac monitoring experience. * Demonstrates basic knowledge of unit specific age criteria for patient population. **Primary Location: **California-Central Valley-Modesto **Work Locations: ** **Organization: **Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region