36 D/E Emergency Department Coordinator
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. This position is 36 hours per week, working from 11a-11:30p with rotating weekends and holidays. The Emergency Department Coordinator is responsible for the maintenance of the E.D. medical record, including review for completeness, entering charges, departing chart and distributing, entering data into computer, assembling files and performing discharge analysis of records. Unit receptionist responsibilities include maintaining the telephone log, greeting and assisting visitors, specimen delivery, mail distribution, and booking of elective procedures. The role also encompasses all clerical duties in the E.D., transcription of and entering of physician orders via computer, and transcription of medication orders. Maintaining proper inventory of office supplies, forms and equipment, including ordering and restocking for the department, is also a key function. Assembly of charts, admission packets and other assigned projects are required. Reviewing documentation for accuracy, including charging for services and verifying with caregivers, as required, and entering charges or revisions into the computer system are essential. Using proper etiquette and speed, the coordinator answers multiple telephones, interacting professionally with callers to meet their needs. Workflow is documented accurately and efficiently, including maintenance of logs and other statistical databases. The role involves coordinating the securing of ambulances, helicopter transport and other transportation services by relaying complete and accurate information in a timely fashion, and following through as needed to ensure quick transport. Responding to clinical and support directives to make calls, secure resources, transport specimens and other items is also part of the duties. Assisting the Patient Access Representative, when needed, so the patient is effectively registered is also required. It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.
Requirements
- Apply critical thinking skills while working independently; ability to remain calm, focused and efficient in a high stress critical care environment.
- Successful completion of a medical terminology course and passing of medical term test as part of hiring process.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain an organized environment.
- Demonstrated computer ability; knowledge of Meditech order entry, charge and order screens.
- Demonstrated professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have legible handwriting.
- Ability to multi-task and maintain quick pace as part of regular routine while maintaining positive, enthusiastic attitude and relationships with others.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of E.D. medical record, including review for completeness, entering charges, departing chart and distributing, entering data into computer, assembling files and performing discharge analysis of records.
- Unit receptionist responsibilities: maintain telephone log, greet and assist visitors, specimen delivery, mail distribution and booking of elective procedures.
- Responsible for all clerical duties in the E.D.
- Responsible for transcription of and entering of physician orders via computer; transcription of medication orders.
- Maintaining proper inventory of office supplies, forms and equipment, including ordering and restocking for the department.
- Assembly of charts, admission packets and other assigned projects.
- Review documentation for accuracy, including charging for services and verifying with caregivers, as required; entering charges or revisions into the computer system.
- Using proper etiquette and speed, answers multiple telephones, interacting professionally with caller to meet callers’ needs.
- Documents workflow accurately and efficiently, including maintenance of logs and other statistical databases.
- Coordinate the securing of ambulances, helicopter transport and other transportation services by relaying complete and accurate information in a timely fashion; follows through as need to ensure quick transport.
- Respond to clinical and support directives to make calls, secure resources, transport specimens and other items.
- Assist Patient Access Representative, when needed, so patient is effectively registered.
Benefits
- Vaccinated against influenza (flu)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
