Unit Clerk - Childbirth Unit - Part Time, Nights

Job Title

Unit Clerk, Childbirth Unit, Part-time Nights

Beacon Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN

Part-Time/FTE 0.3 (12 hrs/week)

• (1) 12-hour shift per week
• Every 3rd weekend required

Nights (7p-7a)

At Beacon Health System, every role contributes to a healthier, stronger community. Whether you’re supporting care behind the scenes or leading essential services, your work helps advance our mission: to deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we’re dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.

The 10-story patient bed Memorial Hospital Tower is the latest chapter in Beacon Health System’s commitment to care, compassion and community. Built with input from frontline staff, the Tower is a state-of-the‑art, specialty‑focused expansion that enhances how care is delivered and how teams work together. From larger rooms and leading‑edge technology to a culture of collaboration and growth, this space was designed by Beacon for Beacon.

As a Unit Clerk, you’ll support the daily operations of the patient care unit by performing receptionist and general clerical duties that keep the unit running smoothly. Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Services, you’ll serve as a key point of contact for staff, patients, and visitors while assisting with basic patient care activities as needed. Your responsibilities will vary by unit assignment and are focused on supporting the care team and ensuring efficient, organized patient care delivery.

• Greet and screen all visitors, patients, staff, and physicians, controlling access to a locked unit and filtering all entry and exit.
• Monitor telecommunications and video systems to ensure unit security and awareness at all times.
• Answer phones promptly and professionally, routing calls and relaying messages accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform general administrative and assistant duties, including filing, copying, stocking supplies, and machine auditing.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain patient charts for admissions, transfers, discharges, and procedures.
• Monitor printers, fax machines, and electronic systems, communicating medical record information as needed.
• Transcribe and enter physician orders into the hospital information system accurately and efficiently.
• Enter and reconcile charges, transfers, discharges, and other required data within established time frames.
• Inventory, order, restock, and check supplies, including monitoring for outdated or missing items.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of clerical work spaces and supply areas.
• Request maintenance, repairs, or services from Environmental Services, Plant Engineering, Biomedical, or Communications as needed.
• Conduct frequent machine and system auditing, with significant auditing responsibilities during night shifts.
• Comply with organizational policies, mandatory education, meetings, regulatory requirements, scheduling flexibility, and all department standards.

Note:

This role involves no direct patient care and is focused on administrative support, unit security, and operational efficiency.

As a Unit Clerk, you’ll bring strong organizational and administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to remain focused in a secure, fast‑paced healthcare environment. You are comfortable managing a locked unit, monitoring telecom and video systems, handling high call volumes, and performing machine auditing—especially during night shifts—while…