Unit Clerk - ER

Position Summary:

Coordinates the clerical activities of the Emergency Department. Maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respects patients' rights. Functions as the focal communication source in the nursing station.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Handles telephone calls (inside lines, outside lines, EMS calls and patient call system)
• Prepares patient charges using physician notes, nursing notes and treatment documentation
• Transcribes information onto patient charts, into log books and notes orders

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of keyboard/computer and typing experience
• Data entry experience
• Medical terminology knowledge
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire

Preferred:

• Previous experience or training as Unit Clerk

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans