Clerk/Tech - ED (PRN)

Henry County Memorial Hospital • New Castle, IN

3d

About The Position

The Clerk/Tech works independently to provide clerical services to an assigned unit. The role processes physician orders and coordinates with other departments and facilities to arrange patient tests, appointments, and transfers that support timely diagnosis and treatment. It may also include monitoring telemetry, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation; documenting patient information and rhythm strips; and promptly reporting relevant changes to nursing staff. The Clerk/Tech assists with basic patient needs as necessary, supports customer service, performs computer operations, maintains admission, discharge, and transfer information, and enters billing charges accurately.

This is a PRN position requiring a minimum of two 12-hour shifts per four-week schedule and one holiday worked per year.

Requirements

• Successfully pass unit-specific competencies.
• Ability to read and write well enough to follow detailed procedures and perform basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of office procedures and equipment.
• Ability to read telemetry monitor strips and interpret life-threatening arrhythmic conditions.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• High school education or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Six to twelve months of clinical or clerical experience in an acute care setting.
• At least three months of experience as a nursing assistant or ward clerk.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical services independently for the assigned unit.
• Process physician orders and coordinate with departments to schedule patient tests and appointments.
• Contact other facilities to arrange appointments, tests, and transfers.
• Monitor telemetry rhythms when required, identify pertinent changes and life-threatening arrhythmias, and keep the nurse informed.
• Monitor blood pressure and oxygen saturation and report changes to the appropriate nurse.
• Record pertinent patient information and rhythm strips in the clinical record.
• Assist with basic patient needs as necessary.
• Serve as a communication focal point for internal and external customer service.
• Perform computer operations accurately and efficiently.
• Initiate and maintain admission, discharge, and transfer information.
• Enter billing charges accurately.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Competitive compensation.
• Bonuses and discounts for the employee and family.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Continuing education scholarships.
• Paid days off (PDO), with the option to roll over unused hours each year.
• Employer-funded pension.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED