Ward Clerk - Emergency Department; Full-time, Night, MMMC

Job Summary:


This position is only for use in the Emergency Services department. Under direct or indirect supervision of supervisor, contributes to patient care by performing clerical and non-professional tasks directly and indirectly related to patient care and unit functioning. Is responsible and accountable for tasks delegated.

Essential Responsibilities:


+ Answers phone(s) on Unit and manages calls appropriately. Takes phone reports from Lab, Diagnostic Imaging, and other Departments accurately, and delivers to proper nurse. Calls and schedules clinic appointments for patients who need help, when directed by RN/LPN. Refers all calls from physicians to appropriate nursing staff.

+ Uses systems to assist with the processing of orders. Verifies ADT information. Uses manual system when computer is down.

+ Answers PTS and keeps station ready and available. Retrieves meds and supplies and delivers to proper place/person. Reports main...