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Unit Clerk - Full Time- Days\n

Jumpstart your career in healthcare with us! No experience is needed! Enjoy hands-on training and certification opportunities that pave the way for your professional growth and development in a dynamic and rewarding field. Become a Unit Clerk at Cayuga Health - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!\n

Cayuga Health System began by joining two longstanding, independent hospitals into a cohesive health-care network providing seamless, comprehensive, community centered care for the residents of central New York. With the recent affiliation of Arnot Health and the establishment of Xtensys, an organization focused on the integration and strategic operations of this expanding health system, we are poised to become the premier care organization across New York.\n

The Unit Clerk supports the nursing staff by performing clerical duties and assisting with patient care. \n

Roles and Responsibilities:\n\nCommunicates with other departments as necessary- maintenance, housekeeping, dietary, security, etc. \nPerforms clerical duties such as ordering supplies, answering the telephone, delivering messages, making charts, coordinating and organizing transfer paperwork, and more.\nSupports patient care- making appointments, calling providers, and assisting with prior authorizations.\nAnswers call bells and coordinates bed assignments with Charge nurses.\n\n

Required Skills and Experience:\n\nHigh school or equivalent experience\n\n

Preferred Skills and Experience:\n\nPrior patient care \nCustomer service experience \nClerical experience\n\n

Physical requirements: \n\nFrequent hand and finger use (e.g., to operate a computer keyboard).\nLifting and carrying items up to 40 lbs. (e.g., boxes, equipment, IV solutions), with or without reasonable accommodation.\nAbility to stoop, kneel, or crouch for tasks such as retrieving items from lower shelves or filing in low drawers.\nAbility to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, as the position may require.\nCapacity to operate job-related equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.\n\n

Location and Travel Requirements:\u202f\u202f\n\nOnsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850\n\n\nFull Time- 5x 8-hour shifts, 8am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS\n0% Travel can be expected in this role\n\n

Pay Range Disclosure:\n\nStandard Rate of $16.00 per hour plus benefits\n\n

OR\n\nEnhanced Rate of $18.31 per hour w\/o benefits\n\n
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Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all. \n

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.\n

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.\n

I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.

I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment\/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment\/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.