Emergency Ward Clerk/Emergency Medical Technician (Per Diem)

Mammoth Hospital; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mammoth Hospital is seeking a Ward Clerk/EMT to support the Emergency Department. The Ward Clerk handles patient registrations, insurance verification, and data entry, while the EMT provides patient care under RN supervision, including vital signs and basic procedures.

The role requires CA/national EMT certification and BLS, a high school diploma, and strong communication under pressure. Per diem, varied shifts with starting wages listed. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• State of California or National Emergency Medical Technician certification required.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ward Clerk duties: greet patients, escort to beds, collect records, enter/verify demographics and insurance, scan IDs, collect copays.
• EMT duties: perform CPR, provide patient care within scope, assist ED physicians/nurses, maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communicator

Works well under pressure

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma

EMT certification (CA or national)

BLS certification (AHA/ARC)

Job description

The ED Ward Clerk/ EMT works under the guidance/supervision of the staff nurses, ward clerk supervisor, and nurse managers. When working a Ward Clerk shift the primary role is to assist the department in preparing needed records for the care and treatment of patients, including but not limited to registrations and insurance verifications. They are also responsible for telephone communication, transfer documentation, and admit coordination.

The Emergency Medical Technician shift is responsible for performing assigned duties within his/ her capabilities and under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. They will assist the Emergency department physicians and nurses in specified aspects of emergency patient treatment. They will also maintain effective interaction with the public and hospital personnel. The Dual role is expected to be flexible and professional at all times focusing on the role assigned for the shift but able to transition based on department needs.

What You'll Do

Ward Clerk Duties

• Greets all patients in a courteous and timely manner.
• Takes patients directly back to beds upon arrival in the ED.
• Obtains accurate, complete and correctly spelled records with information received from the patient and/or patient's representative
• Enters and updates all essential information into computer for patient registration
• Upon patient admission, verifies the patient demographic and insurance information is current and correct and that the required forms are completed and signed.
• Accurately scans patient's driver's license and insurance information into system.
• Obtains travel insurance information and has patients complete the special forms.
• Collects copays and payments.

EMT Duties

• Performs CPR in compliance with AHA.
• Provides patient care within the scope of practice to include, but not limited to: Orthopedic appliance application, Wound cleansing, Vital signs, 12 lead EKGs, Bedside patient care, Point of care testing.
• Actively participates in safe delivery of patient care and maintains a safe environment for all patients.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Who You Are

• Compassionate
• Works well under pressure
• Excellent communicator

What You'll Need

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• State of California or National Emergency Medical Technician certification required.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification required.

Job Information

• Per diem, varied shift position.
• Starting wage $24.66 to $29.89 based on qualifications above minimum requirements.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. An equal opportunity employer.