Emergency Services Unit Clerk

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Emergency Services Unit Clerk on our Emergency Services team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
One (1) year experience in a medical office or professional environment with high volume required.
Demonstrated skills in organization and prioritization required.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and telephone etiquette required.
Current and ongoing BLS certification required.
Must attend hospital crisis training program within three (3) months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter.
Frequent standing and walking, with intermittent sitting at desk.
Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility.
Some exposure to disagreeable elements.
The work area is essentially open with various activities taking place around the worker, creating distraction.
May be exposed to unpleasant patient elements.
Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks.
Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.
Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking.
Ability to lift 10 lbs.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility.
Ability to multi-task.
Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled.
Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.
May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.
Works indoors, with considerable public contacts.
Work area is centrally located with many various activities taking place, creating distractions to the worker.

Nice To Haves

Advanced education in business, medical, or secretarial studies is preferred.
Medical Terminology experience preferred
Computer proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

Assembling, maintaining and logging all Emergency Department patient records.
Serving as the department receptionist; receiving, screening, routing, scanning, faxing/e-faxing and taking messages.
Maintaining an adequate stock of supplies for the department.