Unit Clerk / ER

Emory Healthcare, Georgia's leading academic health system, is seeking a dedicated Unit Clerk for its Emory Decatur Hospital location in the Atlanta Metro area. This vital role supports patient care by expertly managing unit communications, meticulously maintaining patient records, and efficiently coordinating medical supplies and diagnostic tests. The Unit Clerk plays a crucial part in ensuring patient safety and optimizing the accuracy of billing processes.

Key responsibilities include professionally answering unit telephones and greeting visitors, screening calls, and taking accurate messages. You will be responsible for receiving and transcribing physician orders according to established medical guidelines. Maintaining patient records involves recording, updating, and ensuring the confidentiality of information in compliance with departmental protocols and all federal, state, and organizational regulations. The role requires operating standard office equipment, managing office supplies by inventorying, ordering, and completing purchase requisitions, and responding to patient requests via the intercom system. Additionally, you will arrange for medical tests, supplies, equipment, treatments, and special dietary needs as ordered by physicians. A critical function involves entering and retrieving patient charge and supply order data, including daily reconciliation for accurate patient billing.