JOBDESCR.BUSOFF.SWTCHADM
DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Job Description
TITLE: ER Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Business Office
JOB CODE:
APPROVED BY:
FORMER REVISION:
LATEST REVISION: New 3/10
LATEST REVIEW:
This job description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude
other, occasional work assignments not mentioned.
DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of the Business Office, (switchboard, registration, admissions) is the admitting,
registration and gathering of information for use by the Hospital and physicians for the benefit of
Davis County Hospital and their patients, and to appropriately satisfy the patients financial
obligation to the Hospital.
JOB SPECIFICATION:
Education & Training:
Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
Experience:
Current Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Iowa. Computer
experience. Reception or clerical experience at a healthcare setting
preferred.
Abilities:
35 wpm typing speed. Must have GOOD verbal and written
communication skills.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to:
Lead Registration Clerk/ER Supervisor
Supervises:
N/A
JOB SUMMARY:
Arranges for the efficient and orderly admission of inpatients, the registration of outpatients,
ensures that accurate patient information is collected. Ensures that all incoming telephone calls
are promptly and courteously answered and routed to the correct extension within the Hospital.
Performs paging, announcement of public messages and responds to all inquiries in accordance
with the Hospital policy. Greets visitors to the Hospital promptly and courteously. Directs
visitors to appropriate areas, or assist or arranges help for those needing assistance. Responsible
for chart audits and charge capture to assure accuracy of charges and documentation, along with
appropriate cleaning, checking, and restocking or ER.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Register patients.
2. Monitor alarm control center.
3.