Unit Clerk - Weekends Only

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

3d•$18 - $21

About The Position

The Unit Clerk answers unit and department telephones, greets visitors, screens calls, and takes messages or directs callers and visitors to appropriate staff. The clerk may page staff when necessary and responds to patient requests through the patient intercom system, relaying information to staff for immediate attention. The role receives and transcribes physicians' orders according to established guidelines; records, updates, maintains, and routes patient records in accordance with department protocols and applicable federal, state, and organizational guidelines; and maintains confidentiality. The Unit Clerk arranges medical tests, supplies, equipment, treatments, and special dietary needs as ordered by a physician. The position also enters and retrieves data for patient charges and supply orders and reconciles patient charges daily to support accurate billing. The clerk operates standard office equipment, inventories and orders office supplies and forms, completes purchase requisitions, and receives supplies. Other related responsibilities may be assigned. This position works Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of previous clerical experience.
Experience with various personal computer software applications.

Responsibilities

Answer unit and department telephones; greet visitors, screen calls, take messages, and refer callers and visitors to appropriate staff.
Page staff members when necessary.
Receive and transcribe physicians' orders according to established guidelines.
Record, update, maintain, and route patient records according to department protocols and applicable guidelines while maintaining confidentiality.
Operate standard office equipment, including telephones, copiers, fax machines, and computers.
Inventory, order, and maintain office supplies and forms; complete purchase requisitions and receive supplies.
Respond to patient requests through the patient intercom system and relay information to appropriate staff for immediate attention.
Arrange medical tests, supplies, equipment, treatments, and special dietary needs as ordered by a physician.
Enter and retrieve data related to patient charges and supply orders, and reconcile patient charges daily to support accurate billing.
Perform related responsibilities as required.