Patient Care Clerk & EMR Support Specialist

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Excela Health is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to support admissions, discharges and ongoing patient care. You will facilitate communication among physicians, nurses and other staff and help keep electronic patient records accurate and timely.

The role emphasizes reception, message taking and coordination of routine tasks to promote safe, efficient care within hospital policies. Training on hospital systems and LEAN practices may be provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Sound judgment, problem solving, strong oral and written communication; ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Answer and route calls; greet patients and families; provide receptionist duties.
• Assist in patient care support tasks and review physician orders.
• Support the electronic medical record use and documentation processes.
• Assist nurse manager with unit scheduling, payroll and inventory tasks.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Excela Health is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to support admissions, discharges and ongoing patient care. You will facilitate communication among physicians, nurses and other staff and help keep electronic patient records accurate and timely.

The role emphasizes reception, message taking and coordination of routine tasks to promote safe, efficient care within hospital policies. Training on hospital systems and LEAN practices may be provided.