Admitting/Switchboard Clerk (Emergency)
About The Position
Performs clerical work related to patient admissions and switchboard operation within a client/family centered culture. Duties include receiving and interviewing patients, referring patients to the Emergency nurse for immediate assessment based on established guidelines, completing and processing admitting records, contacting personnel for relevant information, and entering data into a computerized system. Operates the switchboard, locating personnel through the use of pagers, answering services and the public address system, and responding to emergencies according to established procedures.
Requirements
- Grade 12 education
- One year recent related experience
- Ability to keyboard at 45 w.p.m.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to deal with others effectively
- Physical ability to carry out duties of the position
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to operate related equipment
- Ability to organize work
Responsibilities
- Receiving and interviewing patients
- Referring patients to Emergency nurse for immediate assessment based on established guidelines
- Completing and processing admitting records
- Contacting personnel for relevant information
- Entering data into a computerized system
- Operating the switchboard
- Locating personnel through the use of pagers, answering services and the public address system
- Responding to emergencies according to established procedures
Benefits
- Equitable practices
- Diverse teams
- Inclusive environments
- Welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
