Clerical Coordinator - Emergency Dept.

Southcoast Health; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B Retirement Plan with companymatch

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forg

Job summary

Southcoast Health in Fall River, MA, is seeking an Emergency Department Clerical Coordinator for a day shift (11:00am–7:30pm) with weekend/holiday rotation. You will perform patient interviews, registration, data entry and transcription of orders in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma with Medical Terminology training, Meditech experience, and at least one year of related work. Vaccination per policy is required; competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Equal to completion of high school with specialized courses.
• Completion and passing of the Medical Terminology course is required.
• Computer skills including knowledge of the Meditech system are preferred.
• Minimum of one year related work experience is required.
• Vaccination against seasonal influenza and COVID-19 or approved exemption with signed statement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews and provide clerical support.
• Register patients, handle data/order entry and transcription of orders.
• Collate medical records and perform other clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient interviews

Clerical skills

Data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Medical Terminology course

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 6 years in a row! Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world‑class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

We are searching for a talented Emergency Department Clerical Coordinator

Hours: 24hrs

Shift: Day Shift, 11:00am - 7:30pm, weekend and holiday rotation

Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital – Fall River, MA

A Career At Southcoast Health Offers You

• A culture of well‑being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
• Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Position Reports to the Emergency Department Team Leader or designee. Perform variety of clerical duties including but not limited to: conduct patient interviews, provide clerical support, patient registration, data/order entry, and transcription of orders, collation of medical records and other clerical duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equal to completion of four years of high school plus specialized courses and training.
• Completion and passing of the Medical Terminology course is required.
• Computer skills including knowledge of the Meditech computer system and related secretarial experience are preferred.
• A minimum of one year related work experience is required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Pay Range

USD $15.95 - USD $25.76 /Hr.

Rotation Schedule Requirement

Every Other Weekend and Holiday