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Posted: February 26, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Medical Unit Clerk - Emergency Room

County of Riverside

RUHS-Medical Center

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Location

Salary

$18.87 - $27.08

per hour

Closes

March 2, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves handling clerical tasks in a busy emergency room at a county medical center, such as managing patient records, answering phones, and coordinating with doctors and nurses to keep things running smoothly.

It's a support role that helps the healthcare team focus on patient care without getting bogged down in paperwork.

A good fit would be someone organized and detail-oriented with prior office experience in a hospital or clinic setting, who stays calm under pressure.

Key Requirements

  • One year of clerical experience, preferably in a healthcare agency
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Proficiency in health records management systems like EPIC
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Ability to transcribe physician orders and manage patient charts
  • Experience providing information to patients, visitors, and staff
  • Capability to handle admissions, discharges, transfers, and emergency procedures

Full Job Description


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The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center is seeking a Medical Unit Clerk to join their Emergency Department team in Moreno Valley.

Under supervision, to perform a variety of clerical duties in a medical treatment area in support of professional and other staff; and to do other work as required.

Under supervision, the Medical Unit Clerk will be responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties in a medical treatment area in support of
doctors, nurses, and other staff in an assigned medical treatment area. The ideal candidate will have experience with clerical work in a healthcare agency and be proficient in Microsoft Excel.

The ideal candidate will have the following professional experience/knowledge:
- Medical terminology
- Clerical experience in a medical setting
- Health records management systems, such as EPIC

Work Schedule:
9/80 (Shift hours and 9/80 day off will be discussed during interview process)

Meet the Team!Every day at Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff come together to improve lives across Riverside County.

Our nationally recognized programs and specialized services thrive because of the diverse talents and commitment of our team members.

No matter your background or skill set, you’ll discover meaningful opportunities and a strong sense of purpose here.

To learn more about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org

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Requirements

•Transcribes physician's orders from patient chart to the proper forms in preparation for verification by professional staff; answers telephone; takes and delivers telephone messages.
•Provides routine information as requested to staff, patients, visitors, and the public; greets patients and visitors; places calls to doctors, other medical units, and support units as directed.
•Tracks admissions, discharges, transfer, and room changes for census purposes; completes proper forms and records for patient admissions, transfers, discharges, examinations, and testing; may assemble, disassemble, update, and thin patient charts.
•Maintains unit files; runs errands and transports supplies, specimens, and other materials as needed; contacts or receives calls from hospital departments, hospitals, doctor's offices, or medical agencies to coordinate or schedule services for patients.
•Responds to established emergency procedures; assists in ordering stock supplies; may distribute mail, packages, and flowers to patients as necessary.
•May make clinic appointments for patients; may prepare birth certificates and identification bands as necessary; may perform incidental typing duties.

Qualifications

Experience: One year of experience in clerical work preferably in a health care agency.

Either or the following may be substituted for the required experience:Completion of 18 semester or 24 quarter units from a recognized college in secretarial sciences, office practice, business education's, medical assisting, or a closely related field;ORCompletions of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, business education, medical assisting, or a closely related field.Knowledge of: Modern office practices and procedures including filing and operating standard office equipment.Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written directions; perform general clerical work and learn quickly the specific operations of a medical treatment unit; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees; work effectively under stress and in emergency situations.

Other Requirements

Skill to: Type 45 net words per minute.

Additional Information

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For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Raven Padilla at rpadilla@rivco.org or 951/955-0780. Please allow 1-2 business days for response to general inquires.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/27/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-riverside-5251630