ER Tech - PRN as needed position

ADAIR COUNTY HEALTH CENTER INC•Stilwell, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Interviews incoming patient or representative and enters information required for admission into computer. Interviews patient or representative to obtain and record name, address, age, religion, persons to notify in case of emergency, attending physician, individual or insurance company responsible for payment of bill and any other pertinent information required. Explains hospital regulations, such as visiting hours, payment of accounts, and schedule of charges. Escorts patient or arranges for escort to assigned room or department. Enters patient admitting information into computer and routes printed copy to designated department. Obtains signed statement from patient to protect hospital’s interests. May compile data for occupancy. May store patient’s valuables. May receive payments on account. Assists in all other areas of office function as directed by the Department Director. May only perform non-clinical duties. Clinical roles involve bedside care, these duties will only be performed by Nurses, Physicians or Therapists. Take vital signs Move and/or transport patients from ER to Nursing Floor Collect all specimens except blood. Personal care on patients Can perform EKG’s and put oxygen on patient. Fill out requisitions. Taking general information on patients. Answer telephone. Deliver specimens to Lab Department. Clean and prepare ER patient rooms for next patient. Clean and resupply stockroom All other duties as assigned by RN, except giving medications

Requirements

Good secretarial skills in filing and typing.
Computer knowledge.
Self-motivated.
Strong public relations skills.
Strong time management skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to meet, greet and handle the public.
Requires prolonged sitting, frequent bending, stooping and stretching.
May require lifting up to 50 lbs.
Requires eye hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Requires the ability to distinguish letters or symbols.
Requires the use of office equipment such as computers, typewriters, fax machines, telephones and copiers.
Requires normal vision range.

Responsibilities

Interview incoming patient or representative and enter information required for admission into computer.
Obtain and record patient information such as name, address, age, religion, emergency contacts, attending physician, and payment responsibility.
Explain hospital regulations including visiting hours, payment policies, and charges.
Escort patients or arrange for escort to assigned rooms or departments.
Enter patient admitting information into the computer and route printed copies to designated departments.
Obtain signed statements from patients to protect the hospital's interests.
Compile data for occupancy.
Store patient valuables.
Receive payments on account.
Assist in other office functions as directed by the Department Director.
Take vital signs.
Move and/or transport patients from ER to Nursing Floor.
Collect all specimens except blood.
Provide personal care on patients.
Perform EKGs and administer oxygen to patients.
Fill out requisitions.
Take general information on patients.
Answer telephone.
Deliver specimens to the Lab Department.
Clean and prepare ER patient rooms for the next patient.
Clean and resupply the stockroom.
Perform all other duties as assigned by RN, except giving medications.