COORD

UHS•Temecula, CA

11h

About The Position

The ED Unit Clerk/Secretary/Coordinator supports the Emergency Department by transcribing physician orders and providing telephone services, including answering and directing calls, giving information, and placing pages. The role responds to customer needs by obtaining charts, patient information, and laboratory materials, and making copies. It maintains the emergency department patient census log and related data for admissions, discharges, and transfers, and orders supplies for the unit or department. The Unit Clerk must communicate pertinent information to the RN, Clinical Supervisor, or Physician in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
Basic knowledge of nursing care terminology and functions.
Telephone skills.
Typing and filing skills.
Knowledge of basic computer systems.
Six months of experience in an acute care facility.

Nice To Haves

ROP Unit Secretary Course.
BLS.
CNA or EMT experience.

Responsibilities

Transcribe physician orders.
Answer and direct telephone calls, provide information, and place pages.
Respond to customer needs, including obtaining charts, patient information, and labs, and making copies.
Maintain the emergency department patient census log and data for admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Order supplies for the unit or department.
Communicate pertinent information to the RN, Clinical Supervisor, or Physician in a timely and accurate manner.