Unit Clerk - ER - McLaren Careers
Position Summary:Coordinates the clerical activities of the Emergency Department. Maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respects patients' rights. Functions as the focal communication source in the nursing station.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Handles telephone calls (inside lines, outside lines, EMS calls and patient call system)
Prepares patient charges using physician notes, nursing notes and treatment documentation
Transcribes information onto patient charts, into log books and notes orders
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of keyboard/computer and typing experience
Data entry experience
Medical terminology knowledge
BLS certification within 3 months of hire
Preferred:
Previous experience or training as Unit Clerk
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/VeteransWe are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirth or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.Nicotine Testing
To provide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors, as of February 1, 2013 McLaren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine and will conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive may re-apply for employment after six months.