Emergency Clerk

Maria Parham Unit Secretary/Clerk

Job Summary

Performs administrative/clerical duties in support of an assigned area.

Reports To

FLSA: Non-exempt

Grade

EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers □ 02 Professionals □ 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers X 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers

Job Requirements

Minimum EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent; Required

Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Minimum Work ExperienceExperience in general office or medical office; RequiredExperience as unit secretary; Preferred

Essential Functions

Greets patients and visitors. Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls. Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.Enters nursing requests subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary.Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and ordering/stocking supplies.Assists RNs and physicians with other patient activities as needed.

Functional Demands

Populations ServedX Does not treat or care for patients.□ Neonate (<30 days)□ Infant (<1 year)□ Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years)□ Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years)□ Adolescent (13 and <17 years)□ Young Adult (17 to <30 years)□ Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)□ Older Adult (>60 years)

Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed:Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Bending/Stooping □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyClimbing □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyKeyboard Data Entry □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantlyKneeling X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Moving Patients X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyReaching □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantlyRunning X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlySitting □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantlySquatting X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyStanding X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyWalking X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyPushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyPushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyPushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Audible Speech □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantlyHearing Acuity □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantlySmelling Acuity X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyTaste Discrimination X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyVision: Depth Perception □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantlyVision: Distinguish Color X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyVision: Seeing Far □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantlyVision: Seeing Near □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly

Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Biohazardous waste/ hazards X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyBlood and/or bodily fluids X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyCommunicable diseases/pathogens X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Asbestos or lead X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyCytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyDust X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyHazardous Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyGases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyHazardous Medication X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLatex X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Organizational Expectations

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