UNIT CLERK-EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (FT)

Matagorda Regional; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Matagorda Regional is seeking a friendly receptionist to perform clerical duties in a hospital setting, including bed turnover support and answering call bells as needed. This role works closely with Nursing, Medical Staff and ancillary departments.

You will communicate with patients, visitors and staff, enter charges on ED patients, scan charts, answer phones and coordinate transfer paperwork, while maintaining professional behavior under pressure. BLS will be pursued within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Minimum two years basic clerical experience, preferably in a medical setting.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Should be able to see and hear well and interact with all people positively and professionally.
• Acquires BLS certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors and staff.
• Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.
• Exhibits professional behavior while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner.
• Enter charges on ED patients.
• Scans ED patient charts.
• Answers phones.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Responsible for all aspects of transfer paperwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Clerical experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment

Telephone system

Job description

Functions as a receptionist, performs general clerical duties, assist with bed turnover, and answer call bells when needed. Works closely with Nursing, Medical Staff and ancillary departments.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors and staff.
• Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.
• Exhibits excellent communication skills and a professional behavior while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner
• Enter charges on ED patients
• Scans in ED patient charts
• Answers phones
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible for all aspects of transfer paperwork

Acquires the following competency certification within 3 months of hire: BLS

MANDATORY COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates exceptional multitasking and time-management skills.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Graduate or equivalent.

Minimum two years basic clerical experience, preferably in a medical setting.

• High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred
• Should have working knowledge of basic office equipment.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written. (Including legible writing)
• Must be able to see and hear well.
• Must be able to interact with all people in a positive, professional manner.

Must be able to work with constant interruptions and accurately complete assigned duties