Unit Clerk - Emergency Department

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in the United States is seeking a Day Unit Clerk for the Emergency Department. The role performs clerical and receptionist duties on the assigned unit and requires learning the hospital information system, legible handwriting, and professional phone etiquette in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of clerical/secretarial experience; medical terminology knowledge and prior data entry are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years of clerical/secretarial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Previous Unit Clerk experience with data entry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and receptionist duties on the assigned unit.
• Learn the computerized hospital information system.
• Maintain legible handwriting and accurate records.
• Remain calm and efficient in a high-traffic area.

Skills

Clerical experience

Medical terminology

Data entry

Phone etiquette

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Day (United States of America) Unit Clerk - Emergency Department

The Unit Clerk will perform clerical and receptionist duties on the assigned unit. This individual must be able to learn the computerized hospital information system, have legible handwriting, good phone etiquette, and the ability to remain calm and efficient in a high traffic area.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 1-2 years of clerical/secretarial experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Previous Unit Clerk experience with data entry preferred

We’re glad you’re here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued.

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Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.