Unit Clerk Emergency Department - Full-Time Nights

Unit Clerk Position

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise is looking to hire a Unit Clerk to join our Boise Emergency Department. We are looking for a person with a self-driven attitude and a desire to learn. We are a fast-paced department that thrives on teamwork and passion to provide excellent emergency care. Our ideal candidate is a dedicated team player who loves to learn and truly enjoys their calling to work in a trauma setting.

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM7:30 AM) between Monday and Thursday

What You Will Do:

• The Unit Clerk will support professional staff in the coordination and completion of non-clinical functions.
• Communicates effectively with team members regarding patient information, messages, and medical documentation.
• Maintains Electronic Medical Records. Facilitates smooth operation of the unit.
• Meets Health System's Guiding Behaviors and Caring Standards including interpersonal communication and professional conduct expectations.
• Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
• Understands department charges.
• Performs charge capture and reconciliation processes, as directed.
• Demonstrates ability to look up information in Powerchart.
• Attends charge capture education offerings and completes written education as directed to ensure competencies.
• Maintains the Laptop Charging/ Storage center in area; keeps batteries and devices charged, returns devices to charging bay after use and maintains physical security.
• Acts as a central point of contact for Resolution Center and Desktop Technicians to coordinate repair.
• Creates tickets with the Resolution Center when devices need service or to report a problem.
• Inventories devices assigned to the unit and communicates with other Device Coordinators on device "whereabouts".
• Performs basic trouble shooting techniques on computer devices.
• Answers basic device questions.
• Serves as a liaison between patients, families, and professional staff.
• Receives data and ensures that appropriate processing occurs.
• Assembles and dissembles patients' charts upon admission and discharge.
• Prepares patient charts for transfers to other units.
• Removes non controlled medications from deliver points (such as tube stations) and hands directly to RN or places in secure location.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous hospital or medical office experience preferred.
• Requires basic Medical Terminology and Anatomy. Advanced classes in Medical Terminology and Anatomy preferred.

Highlights and Benefits:

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
• The region's most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment:

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.