ER Clerk (Temporary)

**Req Number** 187065

Job Description
Performs various clerical and receptionist duties for the Emergency Department.

Job Responsibility

+ * Performs receptionist duties including, but not limited to:
+ Receiving and providing direction to patients/families as appropriate.
+ Answering telephone and directing calls to appropriate personnel.
+ Taking telephone messages and routing as necessary.
+ Activating paging system as appropriate, i.e., stat calls, Code 33, physician pages, etc.
+ * Reviews and maintains patient charts.
+ Checks lab value results, x-ray reports, and EKG reports against norms and physician orders, as appropriate.
+ Reports discrepancies or abnormal values to management so appropriate action can be taken.
+ Files lab, x-ray, or EKG reports in patient ED charts.
+ Photocopies and mails ED charts to private physician offices as directed.
+ Completes chart checklist prior to patient admission to floor to ensur...