Emergency Dept Unit Clerk - Fast-Paced Admin & Patient Flow

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler seeks an Emergency Department Unit Clerk to support operations, answer phones, relay messages, and place patients on Teletracking for appropriate placement.

The role includes monitoring cardiac alarms, responding to patient calls, obtaining prior medical records, and assisting during downtime. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential in a fast-paced ED setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• 1-2 years clerical experience preferred.
• Ability to monitor alarms and report to nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Supports department operations by answer phones and directing calls.
• Transcribes orders and enters departmental charges on the day of procedure.
• Maintains patient charts and prepares for admission to discharge.
• Monitors cardiac activity and reports abnormal rhythms to nursing staff.
• Facilitates transports and maintains inventory and organized work area.

Education

High School Diploma - Preferred

Tools

None

Job description

St. Joseph's/Candler seeks an Emergency Department Unit Clerk to support operations, answer phones, relay messages, and place patients on Teletracking for appropriate placement.

The role includes monitoring cardiac alarms, responding to patient calls, obtaining prior medical records, and assisting during downtime. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential in a fast-paced ED setting.