Unit Clerk - Emergency Room (PT) (1540

Job Details

Job Location:

HDH - Hillsboro, OH 45133

Job Category:
Health Care

Provides indirect patient care in the Emergency Department. Meets the communications of the patient/family, departmental staff and medical staff. Implements directions from physicians and nursing staff.

• Logs all patients in the Emergency Department in the Computer.
• Enters and verifies orders in the computer system. Documents the time orders were placed in the computer on Emergency Department record.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse, coworkers, and physicians.
• Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patients needs.
• Retrieves all lab results from the computer and brings to the attention of the charge nurse.
• Takes specimens to the Laboratory.
• Orders supplies and printing weekly. Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Interacts professionally with patients and their families and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.
• Maintains age specific safety precautions.
• Obtains appropriate nursing staff to assist physicians in the care of the patient.
• Maintains good working relationships both within the department and with other departments.
• Meets current standard and policies in documentation.
• Answers telephone in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel or family.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and hospital policies and procedures and standards, including infection control, safety regulations and guidelines.
• Attends staff meetings in accordance with hospital policy.
• Adheres to the dress code.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains an accurate and orderly filing system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with various personality types.
• Must coordinate efforts with coworkers to maximize productivity and quality of service.
• Exerting 25 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to more objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
• The position requires the successful completion of a medical examination after offer of hire has been made.
• The position requires the employee to be free of all unlawful substances and alcohol.
• The Emergency Department is a high stress environment requiring nurses to “think of their feet”.
• The position may receive some exposure to numerous pathogens. There will be exposure to unpleasant patients and elements. Emergency and crisis situations will need to be handled.