ER CLERK

Location/Department:  Hospital - ER

72/pp 7a-7p clerk 

Job Summary:

Performs clerical functions, assists with patient care and facilitates communications of the department.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

 Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs registrations timely and efficiently with minimal errors made. Appropriate processes completed.
• Takes initiative to keep self updated on registration information.
• Communicates effectively to other team members and report to next shift.
• Completes logging of patients accurately and timely.
• Assures proper patient consent is obtained.
• Respects the rights of each patient and assures individual needs are met, treating each with considerate, respectful care.
•  Assures safety of guests is maintained during visit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and uses equipment appropriately and safely.
• Collects specimens accurately and timely, including labeling specimens correctly.
• Provides appropriate patient and family education.
• Assists with patient care as directed by RN.
• Transports patient safely and efficiently upon arrival and on discharge.

 Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to operate basic office equipment & work on a computer
• Able to operate stretchers, wheelchairs, various electrical/battery-operated equipment

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• No work experience required
• Current in BLS or completion at the next available offering 

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, & use of hands
• May need to lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs