Hospital Unit Clerk Jobs

Hospital Unit Clerk jobs are open across hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and specialty practices, from entry-level to lead and supervisor, with specializations in emergency department coordination, surgical unit support, and medical records management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles5,190+
Top stateTexas
Top employerWhole Foods Market
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type92% On-site
Top industryFood

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Data Entry Clerk / Client Services Representative
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Data Entry Clerk / Client Services Representative
Armstrong Archives, LLC
Carrollton, Texas
Administrative & Office Support
Office Management
Project Management
$14.99 - $15/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
11-50

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Medical Records and Central Supply Clerk
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Medical Records and Central Supply Clerk
Redwood Health & Rehabilitation
Charlotte, North Carolina
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
$18 - $20/hr
Associate's degree in healthcare administration

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Payroll & Accounts Payable Clerk /// Full-time
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Payroll & Accounts Payable Clerk /// Full-time
Monroe County Public Health
Albia, Iowa
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$25.34 - $30.51/hr
On-Site

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Summit Surgical Specialists - Clinic Records Clerk
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Summit Surgical Specialists - Clinic Records Clerk
McKenzie Willamette Medical Center
Springfield, Oregon
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$19.05 - $26.67/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Warehouse Inventory Clerk - Purchaser - Quoter
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Warehouse Inventory Clerk - Purchaser - Quoter
SpendSmart Group - Nellis
Barksdale AFB, Louisiana
Logistics & Fleet Management
Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
$20 - $22/hr
On-Site

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Hospital Unit Clerk Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Whole Foods Market62
  • Fiesta Mart52
  • Wakefern Food Corporation52
  • Kroger47
  • El Super47

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage10
  • Manufacturing5
  • Science & Research5
  • Law & Legal Services5
  • Electronics & Hardware5

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in hospital unit clerk jobs.

  • High school diploma or GED required by most employers
  • Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Knowledge of medical terminology for accurate order transcription
  • Strong clerical and data entry skills with attention to accuracy
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment
  • BLS or CPR certification preferred for many acute care settings

Tips for Your Hospital Unit Clerk Job Search

Tailor your resume to unit type

Emergency, surgical, and ICU units each emphasize different clerk duties. Highlight the specific unit type you have experience with and name the workflows you handled there, like physician order processing or patient admission coordination, so hiring managers see the fit immediately.

List your healthcare software experience

Employers screen hard for familiarity with electronic health record platforms. Name the specific systems you have used directly in your resume's skills section. Vague phrases like 'computer proficient' are routinely skipped over in applicant tracking system filters.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists hospital unit clerk openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Get a medical terminology certificate first

Many postings list medical terminology as a required qualification, not a preferred one. A short community college or online certificate course signals to employers that you can read physician orders and document patient information accurately without a training period.

Prepare scenario answers for multitasking questions

Interviewers for unit clerk roles almost always ask how you manage simultaneous demands, like a ringing phone while a nurse needs an order transcribed. Prepare two or three specific examples from past work that show you can prioritize under pressure without errors.

Follow up after interviews referencing the unit

A generic thank-you email rarely lands. Mention one detail from your interview conversation about that specific unit's workflow or patient population. It demonstrates attention to the role's real demands and separates your follow-up from every other candidate's.

Hospital Unit Clerk Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most hospital unit clerks?

The most active employers for hospital unit clerks right now are Whole Foods Market, Fiesta Mart, and Wakefern Food Corporation, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems and regional hospital networks tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.

How many hospital unit clerk jobs are remote?

About 8% of hospital unit clerk openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most duties require on-site presence at a nursing station. Sub-areas with the most remote flexibility include medical records review, scheduling coordination, and administrative support roles housed within larger health system back-office teams.

How do you become a hospital unit clerk?

Start by earning a high school diploma or GED, then complete a medical terminology course through a community college or accredited online program. Build clerical and computer skills, particularly with spreadsheets and data entry. Apply for entry-level positions at hospitals or long-term care facilities, where on-the-job training with electronic health record systems is typically provided.

Can you get hired as a hospital unit clerk with no experience?

Yes, many hospitals hire candidates with no direct unit clerk experience if you demonstrate strong clerical skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and reliability. Customer-facing or administrative roles in any healthcare-adjacent setting, like a front desk at a clinic or a pharmacy, strengthen your application significantly. Highlighting accuracy and composure under pressure in your resume helps close the experience gap.

What does the hospital unit clerk interview process look like?

Most hospital unit clerk interviews involve a phone or video screen with HR, followed by an in-person interview with a nurse manager or department supervisor. You will typically be asked scenario-based questions about handling competing demands, managing confidential patient information, and working within a clinical team. Some facilities include a brief clerical or typing assessment before or after the interview.

Where can I find and apply to hospital unit clerk jobs?

You can find and apply to hospital unit clerk jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, outpatient clinics, and care facilities across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience level and location, then apply directly to each one that matches.

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