ED Unit Clerk: Fast-Paced Admin & Patient Care

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System is seeking an Emergency Department Unit Clerk to support efficient department operations, including phone coverage, charting, and patient monitoring. The role involves handling physician consults, Teletracking placement, and timely communication with nursing staff.

Preferred candidates have 1–2 years clerical experience and a High School diploma. Responsibilities include order transcription, data entry, and maintaining a clean, organized work area in a

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• 1–2 years clerical experience preferred.
• Experience in hospital workflow is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain calendar, documents and files and assist budgeting data.
• Answer call lights and phones efficiently; relay messages.
• Transcribe orders and enter departmental charges the day of procedure.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and report abnormal findings to nursing.
• Place patients on monitor and attach rhythm strips per guidelines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and assist with reimbursement processes.
• Monitor inventory and keep work area clean; manage charts from admission to discharge.

Skills

Phone etiquette

Clerical skills

Record transcription

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Teletracking

Document scanning

Job description

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System is seeking an Emergency Department Unit Clerk to support efficient department operations, including phone coverage, charting, and patient monitoring. The role involves handling physician consults, Teletracking placement, and timely communication with nursing staff.

Preferred candidates have 1–2 years clerical experience and a High School diploma. Responsibilities include order transcription, data entry, and maintaining a clean, organized work area in a