title: The unit service clerk.
abstract: The role of service clerk has been implemented at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont to provide ancillary assistance to nursing staff. This support system has resulted in increased direct patient care by nurses, greater job satisfaction, and a more effective use of financial resources.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Vermont, Burlington.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Dale
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Mariak
mesh_terms: D000720:Ancillary Services, Hospital; D006739:Hospital Administration; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital; D014707:Vermont; D000078329:Workforce