Hospital Unit Clerk - Emergency Department (ED)

San Diego, California

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Job ID: 19097
Date posted: 07/16/2026
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Rotating
Department: Emergency Care Center

JOB SUMMARY:

Hospital Unit Clerks regularly perform a supportive role to physicians, nurses and families in the delivery of patient care by assisting the patient care delivery team with emergency calls and clinical communications and performing admission, discharge, and transfer workflows. Responds to emergency codes by executing appropriate protocols and identifying, initiating and utilizing necessary resources. Prepares and maintains patient medical records on the clinical unit including the medical record discharge process. Enters, compiles and reviews reports in a timely and accurate manner. Performs administrative duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent

1 year of experience

At least one year previous healthcare experience

Knowledge of healthcare operations and work flow

Knowledge of medical terminology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's Degree

2 years of experience

More than one year previous healthcare or unit clerk experience

Some college course work in medical terminology

The current salary range for this position is $23.00 to $30.27

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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