Ward Clerk – Emergency Room
Job Description
Part-Time, Regular | Schedule: Dayshift, weekends only | Pay: PG 4, starting at $15.95 per hour
Weekly earned wage access is an option for this position
Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Clerk Ward contributes to comprehensive clinical patient care by providing accuracy, legibility, and completeness in preparing and maintaining records. You will report to the Unit Manager.
Primary Tasks
- Greet, direct and give information to patients, visitors and other staff as appropriate.
- Maintain appointment system.
- Answer telephone, take messages, and transfer calls in a professional and appropriate manner.
- Update non-medical patient information in the computer.
- Monitor and replenish supply of all forms and non-medical supplies in the area.
- Receive supplies according to hospital policy.
- Complete accurate transcription of orders.
- Call patients for follow-up, missed appointments, etc.
- Deliver specimens to the lab using proper infection control practices.
- Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.
Job Requirements
- Basic computer knowledge
- Maintain confidentiality in matters pertaining to patients, physicians, staff and hospital