ED Unit Clerk: Fast-Paced Admin & Patient Care Support

mclarenhlth; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Unit Clerk to coordinate clerical activities in the Emergency Department and safeguard patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA. You will serve as the central communication hub in the nursing station and support staff with documentation and data entry.

The role requires strong keyboarding, medical terminology knowledge, and the ability to handle calls, chart assembly, and charges entry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of keyboard/computer and typing experience.
• Data entry experience.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred: Unit Clerk experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes information onto patient charts, log books and notes orders.
• Handles telephone calls (inside lines, outside lines, EMS calls and patient call system).
• Prepares patient charges using physician notes, nursing notes and treatment documentation.
• Enters charges onto SMS computer terminal.
• Assembles charts, maintains department filing and orders supplies as needed.
• Enters patient charges.
• Directs visitors, staff, physicians and outside agency representatives to patient area.
• Performs typing duties as assigned.
• Schedules and prepares charges for outpatient procedures.
• Coordinates calls to special agencies as needed (e.g., police, animal control, etc.).
• Orders patient nourishments as needed.
• Assists in data collection for monthly reports/assists with employee timekeeping.
• Enters test results into the patient chart during downtime.
• Completes transfer log and admission log.
• Runs errands when directed.
• Performs other department related duties as assigned.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Typing

Data entry

Medical terminology

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SMS computer terminal

Care Manager terminal

Job description

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Unit Clerk to coordinate clerical activities in the Emergency Department and safeguard patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA. You will serve as the central communication hub in the nursing station and support staff with documentation and data entry.

The role requires strong keyboarding, medical terminology knowledge, and the ability to handle calls, chart assembly, and charges entry.