Unit Desk Clerk - Emergency Department

Geisinger•Lewistown, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Unit Desk Clerk market leading pay rates, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights and weekend shifts and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Basic Life Support Certification
Communication
Computer Literacy
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
General Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Organizing
Preceptor Skills

Responsibilities

Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of clerical duties in a patient care environment.
Assures appropriate bed assignment.
Ensures timely notification of tele-tracking upon discharge.
Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards.
Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standards.
Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests.
Communicates patient related information promptly to the appropriate care team member.
Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit.
Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
Obtains and orders supplies.
Files forms and reports according to standards.
Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment.
Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic and unit.
Schedule emergency OR surgeries when the need arises.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance