ER CLERK

Job description

Location/Department: Hospital - ER 72 hours/pp or 36 hours per week, 7p to 7a Job Summary: Performs clerical functions, assists with patient care and facilitates communications of the department. 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 stretche...