Er Clerk

Location/Department:  Hospital - ER

72/pp 7a-7p clerk 

Job Summary:

Performs clerical functions, assists with patient care and facilitates communications of the department.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

 Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs registrations timely and efficiently with minimal errors made. Appropriate processes completed.


• Takes initiative to keep self updated on registration information.


• Communicates effectively to other team members and report to next shift.


• Completes logging of patients accurately and timely.


• Assures proper patient consent is obtained.


• Respects the rights of each patient and assures individual needs are met, treating each with considerate, respectful care.


•  Assures safety of guests is maintained during visit.


• Demonstrates knowledge of and uses equipment appropriately and safely.


• Collects specimens accurately and timely, including labeling specimens correctly.


• Provides appropriate patient and family education.


• Assists with patient care as directed by RN.


• Transports patient safely and efficiently upon arrival and on discharge.

 Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to operate basic office equipment & work on a computer


• Able to operate stretchers, wheelchairs, various electrical/battery-operated equipment

Education and Experience:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent


• No work experience required


• Current in BLS or completion at the next available offering 

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, & use of hands


• May need to lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs