ER Unit Assistant: Patient Data & Care Coordination

MyMichigan Health; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health in Michigan is seeking an ER support role responsible for coordinating patient and chart activities, collecting vital data and entering it into the system. You will assist with billing and Medicare/Medicaid authorizations, and support lab coordination and patient transfers.

The position emphasizes accurate data entry, confidentiality, and compliance with TB and OSHA training requirements. Strong computer skills and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Typing skills and basic personal computer knowledge needed to enter patient information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office practices, policies and procedures as normally acquired through experience working in the medical center or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Greets and notifies nurse when patients arrive for treatment. Collects pertinent patient and demographic data and enters it into the computer.
• Obtains signature for authorization of Medicare, Medicaid, and all other payers.
• Orders tests from ancillary departments via multiple computer programs. Adds or deletes consulting physician names on chart.
• Sends properly labeled specimens to the lab and ensures patient identification with ID bracelets for lab studies.
• Records information in ER logbook. Makes bed arrangements for admits and prepares paperwork for transfers.

Skills

Typing

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

MyMichigan Health in Michigan is seeking an ER support role responsible for coordinating patient and chart activities, collecting vital data and entering it into the system. You will assist with billing and Medicare/Medicaid authorizations, and support lab coordination and patient transfers.

The position emphasizes accurate data entry, confidentiality, and compliance with TB and OSHA training requirements. Strong computer skills and professionalism are essential.