UNIT CLERK - ER - McLaren Health Care : Job Details

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/Veterans

We 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 If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded.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.

Additional Information

* Schedule: Part-time

* Requisition ID: 24004888

* Daily Work Times: Varies

* Hours Per Pay Period: 48

* On Call: No

* Weekends: Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.