Unit Clerk

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:

1. Transcribes information onto patient charts, into log books and notes order

2. Handles telephone calls (inside lines, outside lines, EMS calls and patient call system)

3. Prepares patient charges using physician notes, nursing notes and treatment documentation

4. Enters charges onto SMS computer terminal

5. Assembles charts, maintains department filing and orders supplies as needed

6. Enters patient charge

7. Directs visitors, staff, physicians and outside agency representatives to patient area

8. Performs typing duties as assigned

9. Schedules and prepares charges for outpatient procedure

10. Coordinates calls to special agencies as needed (e.g., police, animal control, etc.)

11. Orders patient nourishments as needed

12. Assists in data collection for monthly reports/assists with employee timekeeping

13. Enters test results into the patient chart during down time

14. Completes transfer log and admission log

15. Runs errands when directed

16. Performs other department related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

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

Position Summary:

Coordinates the clerical activities of the EmergencyDepartment. Maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respectspatients' rights. Functions as the focal communication source in the nursingstation.

Essential Functionsand Responsibilities:

1. Transcribes information onto patient charts, into log books and notes order

2. Handles telephone calls (inside lines, outside lines, EMS calls and patient call system)

3. Prepares patient charges using physician notes, nursing notes and treatment documentation

4. Enters charges onto SMS computer terminal

5. Assembles charts, maintains department filing and orders supplies as needed

6. Enters patient charge

7. Directs visitors, staff, physicians and outside agency representatives to patient area

8. Performs typing duties as assigned

9. Schedules and prepares charges for outpatient procedure

10. Coordinates calls to special agencies as needed (e.g., police, animal control, etc.)

11. Orders patient nourishments as needed

12. Assists in data collection for monthly reports/assists with employee timekeeping

13. Enters test results into the patient chart during down time

14. Completes transfer log and admission log

15. Runs errands when directed

16. Performs other department related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

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

Position Summary:

Coordinates the clerical activities of the EmergencyDepartment. Maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respectspatients' rights. Functions as the focal communication source in the nursingstation.

Essential Functionsand Responsibilities:

1. Transcribes information onto patient charts, into log books and notes order

2. Handles telephone calls (inside lines, outside lines, EMS calls and patient call system)

3. Prepares patient charges using physician notes, nursing notes and treatment documentation

4. Enters charges onto SMS computer terminal

5. Assembles charts, maintains department filing and orders supplies as needed

6. Enters patient charge

7. Directs visitors, staff, physicians and outside agency representatives to patient area

8. Performs typing duties as assigned

9. Schedules and prepares charges for outpatient procedure

10. Coordinates calls to special agencies as needed (e.g., police, animal control, etc.)

11. Orders patient nourishments as needed

12. Assists in data collection for monthly reports/assists with employee timekeeping

13. Enters test results into the patient chart during down time

14. Completes transfer log and admission log

15. Runs errands when directed

16. Performs other department related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

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

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:

1. Transcribes information onto patient charts, into log books and notes order

2. Handles telephone calls (inside lines, EMS calls and patient call system)

3. Prepares patient charges using physcian notes, nursing notes and treatment documentation

Qualifications:

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