Ed Clerk
reid hospital health care
📍 reid health main campus united states🕐 5d ago🔗 workday
Job Description
ED Clerk
2500 Emergency Services
Night shift. 12 hours weekly. 6:30p-6:30a.
The Clerk is responsible for processing physician’s orders, answering the telephone and intercom, performing a variety of clerical duties, and processing registration information obtained from patients or their representatives.
* Processes physician’s orders and records information with accuracy, speed and proficiency.
* Uses computer and software programs with proficiency.
* Compiles charges.
* Uses accurate medical terminology.
* Calls physician for clarification of orders. (**EXCEPTION**: medication, parenteral fluids, Code status).
* Relays information to physician/physician office/other facilities, etc.
* Schedules appointments.
* Follows Code procedures.
* Properly operates unit communication equipment.
* Interviews patients or their representatives while performing bedside registration using a registration computer program.
* Accurately identifies patients.
* Demonstrates accuracy in online registration, use of web based sites, and online insurance verification applications.
* Obtains and scans necessary signatures / documents for consent for treatment.
* Arranges transport or transports patients to appropriate service area.
* Initiates and maintains records and reports.
* Initiates work orders.
**Education Required****:** High school diploma or equivalent
**Experience Preferred:** Experience working in a health care setting preferred