Emergency Department Registration Specialist

Highland District Hospital; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland District Hospital in California seeks an ED unit clerk to support patient processing and care coordination. The role includes logging patients, entering orders, and communicating with nurses, physicians, and laboratory staff.

Responsibilities also cover retrieving lab results, taking specimens to the lab, and maintaining accurate records while supporting cost containment and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: 1 year experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Competencies: communicate effectively with diverse personalities; coordinate with coworkers to maximize productivity and service quality.

Responsibilities

• 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 to provide interdisciplinary patient care.
• 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.
• Maintains age-specific safety precautions.

Skills

Effective communication

Team coordination

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

One year experience in acute care hospital setting (preferred)

Job description

Highland District Hospital in California seeks an ED unit clerk to support patient processing and care coordination. The role includes logging patients, entering orders, and communicating with nurses, physicians, and laboratory staff.

Responsibilities also cover retrieving lab results, taking specimens to the lab, and maintaining accurate records while supporting cost containment and safety standards.