Emergency Services Clerk

Garnet Health Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Garnet Health as an Emergency Services Unit Clerk, where you will manage patient records and support the Emergency Department. This role requires a high school diploma, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to patient care. Be part of an award-winning team providing vital health services in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement programs

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a medical office or high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated skills in organization and prioritization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, maintain, and log Emergency Department patient records.
• Serve as the department receptionist; routing, scanning, and faxing.
• Maintain stock of supplies for the department.

Skills

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced education in business, medical, or secretarial studies

Tools

Medical Terminology

Computer Proficiency

Job description

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Emergency Services Unit Clerk on our Emergency Services team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.

Responsibilities

The Emergency Department Service Unit Clerk is responsible for assembling, maintaining and logging all Emergency Department patient records. Serves as the department receptionist; receiving, screening, routing, scanning, faxing/e-faxing and taking messages. Additionally, is responsible for maintaining an adequate stock of supplies for the department.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.

Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

The range for the role is $24.56 - $25.30 hourly.

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Qualifications

Minimum Education:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
• Advanced education in business, medical, or secretarial studies is preferred.

Minimum Experience:
• One (1) year experience in a medical office or professional environment with high volume required.
• Demonstrated skills in organization and prioritization required.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and telephone etiquette required.
• Medical Terminology experience preferred.
• Computer proficiency preferred.

Required Certification/Registration:
• Current and ongoing BLS certification required.

Required Training:
• Must attend hospital crisis training program within three (3) months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing and walking, with intermittent sitting at desk.

Working Conditions:
• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards. Some exposure to disagreeable elements. The work area is essentially open with various activities taking place around the worker, creating distraction. May be exposed to unpleasant patient elements.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary. Works indoors, with considerable public contacts. Work area is centrally located with many various activities taking place, creating distractions to the worker.

Workplace type

On-site