ER CLERK

Margaret Mary Health; Batesville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Margaret Mary Health in Indiana seeks an Emergency Department Clerk to support registration processes and patient flow. The role focuses on efficient registrations, accurate logging, and assisting with patient care under supervision.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper patient consent, accurate documentation, and safe transport via escort services as needed, while maintaining patient privacy and safety throughout each visit.

Qualifications

• Able to operate basic office equipment and work on a computer.
• Able to operate stretchers, wheelchairs, and various electrical/battery-operated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs registrations timely and efficiently with minimal errors.
• Takes initiative to stay updated on registration information.
• Communicates effectively to other team members and reports to next shift.
• Completes logging of patients accurately and timely.
• Assures proper patient consent is obtained.
• Respects patients' rights and provides respectful care.
• Ensures guest safety during visits.
• Demonstrates knowledge and safe use of equipment.
• Collects specimens accurately and timely, including labeling.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Assists with patient care as directed by RN.
• Transports patients safely on arrival and discharge.

Skills

Office equipment

Patient handling devices

Job description

Location/Department: Hospital - ER

72/pp 7a-7p clerk

Job Summary:

Performs clerical functions, assists with patient care and facilitates communications of the department.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs registrations timely and efficiently with minimal errors made. Appropriate processes completed.
• Takes initiative to keep self updated on registration information.
• Communicates effectively to other team members and report to next shift.
• Completes logging of patients accurately and timely.
• Assures proper patient consent is obtained.
• Respects the rights of each patient and assures individual needs are met, treating each with considerate, respectful care.
• Assures safety of guests is maintained during visit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and uses equipment appropriately and safely.
• Collects specimens accurately and timely, including labeling specimens correctly.
• Provides appropriate patient and family education.
• Assists with patient care as directed by RN.
• Transports patient safely and efficiently upon arrival and on discharge.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to operate basic office equipment & work on a computer
• Able to operate stretchers, wheelchairs, various electrical/battery-operated equipment