Clerk/Tech - Same Day Surgery
Henry Community Health•New Castle, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
This role provides various clerical services to the unit, working independently and collaboratively with other departments to schedule patient tests and appointments. The position may involve monitoring telemetry rhythms, vital signs, and assisting with basic patient needs. The Clerk/Tech also serves as a communication hub, performs computer operations, manages admission/discharge/transfer information, and is responsible for accurate charge entry.
Requirements
- Ability to read and write well enough to follow detailed procedures.
- Ability to perform basic mathematics.
- Knowledge of office procedures and equipment and ability to type.
- Ability to read telemetry monitor strips and interpret life threatening arrhythmic conditions.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology helpful.
- High school education.
- Six to twelve months of clinical/clerical experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Six to twelve months of clinical/clerical experience in an acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Works independently in providing various clerical services to the unit.
- Works collaboratively with many departments to schedule patient tests and appointments to expedite patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Contacts and interacts with other facilities in order to arrange appointments, tests or transfers.
- May monitor telemetry rhythms for pertinent changes in cardiac rhythms and keeps nurse informed of life threatening arrhythmias.
- Monitors blood pressure and oxygen sats and report changes to appropriate nurse.
- Records pertinent patient information in the clinical record.
- May assist with basic patient needs as necessary.
- Consistently acts as a focus of communication for internal/external customer service.
- Performs computer operations accurately and efficiently.
- Initiates and maintains admission, discharge and transfer information.
- Responsible for accurately entering charges.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive compensation
- Bonuses
- Discounts for you and your family
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Continuing education scholarships
- Generous paid days off (PDO) - with the option to rollover unused hours each year
- Employer funded pension
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
