Unit Clerk Emergency Department - Full-Time Nights

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise is looking to hire a Unit Clerk to join our Boise Emergency Department. We are looking for a person with a self-driven attitude and a desire to learn. We are a fast-paced department that thrives on teamwork and passion to provide excellent emergency care. Our ideal candidate is a dedicated team player who loves to learn and truly enjoys their calling to work in a trauma setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Requires basic Medical Terminology and Anatomy.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital or medical office experience preferred.
Advanced classes in Medical Terminology and Anatomy preferred.

Responsibilities

Support professional staff in the coordination and completion of non-clinical functions.
Communicate effectively with team members regarding patient information, messages, and medical documentation.
Maintain Electronic Medical Records.
Facilitate smooth operation of the unit.
Meet Health System's Guiding Behaviors and Caring Standards including interpersonal communication and professional conduct expectations.
Ensure the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
Understand department charges.
Perform charge capture and reconciliation processes, as directed.
Demonstrate ability to look up information in Powerchart.
Attend charge capture education offerings and complete written education as directed to ensure competencies.
Maintain the Laptop Charging/ Storage center in area; keep batteries and devices charged, return devices to charging bay after use and maintain physical security.
Act as a central point of contact for Resolution Center and Desktop Technicians to coordinate repair.
Create tickets with the Resolution Center when devices need service or to report a problem.
Inventory devices assigned to the unit and communicate with other Device Coordinators on device "whereabouts".
Perform basic trouble shooting techniques on computer devices.
Answer basic device questions.
Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and professional staff.
Receive data and ensure that appropriate processing occurs.
Assemble and disassemble patients' charts upon admission and discharge.
Prepare patient charts for transfers to other units.
Remove non controlled medications from deliver points (such as tube stations) and hand directly to RN or place in secure location.