Unit Clerk Emergency Department - Full-Time Nights

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center • Boise, ID

5d • 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. The Unit Clerk will support professional staff in the coordination and completion of non-clinical functions. Communicates effectively with team members regarding patient information, messages, and medical documentation. Maintains Electronic Medical Records. Facilitates smooth operation of the unit. Meets Health System's Guiding Behaviors and Caring Standards including interpersonal communication and professional conduct expectations. Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients. Understands department charges. Performs charge capture and reconciliation processes, as directed. Demonstrates ability to look up information in Powerchart. Attends charge capture education offerings and completes written education as directed to ensure competencies. Maintains the Laptop Charging/ Storage center in area; keeps batteries and devices charged, returns devices to charging bay after use and maintains physical security. Acts as a central point of contact for Resolution Center and Desktop Technicians to coordinate repair. Creates tickets with the Resolution Center when devices need service or to report a problem. Inventories devices assigned to the unit and communicates with other Device Coordinators on device "whereabouts". Performs basic trouble shooting techniques on computer devices. Answers basic device questions. Serves as a liaison between patients, families, and professional staff. Receives data and ensures that appropriate processing occurs. Assembles and dissembles patients' charts upon admission and discharge. Prepares patient charts for transfers to other units. Removes non controlled medications from deliver points (such as tube stations) and hands directly to RN or places in secure location.

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

• Supports professional staff in the coordination and completion of non-clinical functions.
• Communicates effectively with team members regarding patient information, messages, and medical documentation.
• Maintains Electronic Medical Records.
• Facilitates smooth operation of the unit.
• Meets Health System's Guiding Behaviors and Caring Standards including interpersonal communication and professional conduct expectations.
• Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
• Understands department charges.
• Performs charge capture and reconciliation processes, as directed.
• Demonstrates ability to look up information in Powerchart.
• Attends charge capture education offerings and completes written education as directed to ensure competencies.
• Maintains the Laptop Charging/ Storage center in area; keeps batteries and devices charged, returns devices to charging bay after use and maintains physical security.
• Acts as a central point of contact for Resolution Center and Desktop Technicians to coordinate repair.
• Creates tickets with the Resolution Center when devices need service or to report a problem.
• Inventories devices assigned to the unit and communicates with other Device Coordinators on device "whereabouts".
• Performs basic trouble shooting techniques on computer devices.
• Answers basic device questions.
• Serves as a liaison between patients, families, and professional staff.
• Receives data and ensures that appropriate processing occurs.
• Assembles and dissembles patients' charts upon admission and discharge.
• Prepares patient charts for transfers to other units.
• Removes non controlled medications from deliver points (such as tube stations) and hands directly to RN or places in secure location.

Benefits

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees