Unit Clerk- Emergency Department- St. Mary Mercy Livonia

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care as a Unit Clerk awaits YOU!!!!

Trinity Health Livonia is a beautiful full-service, 304-bed acute care hospital, located in Livonia, MI, that provides comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department, general medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, intensive care unit, cancer, cardiology, geriatrics and birthing and women's health. Through several major expansions in the hospital, programs and services, Trinity Health Livonia continues to offer the latest in quality health and medical services. Trinity Health Livonia has received numerous awards recognizing excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance and efficiency.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Performs clerical duties by assisting the professional nursing staff by performing routine duties in caring for assigned patients in a designated area. Utilizes Powerchart for Order Entry, and is a resource to employees utilizing the system.

PERFORMANCE DUTIES

• Answers telephones and relays messages, making calls as necessary.

• Assembles charts for admission, transfer and discharges, post charges.

• Sets up appointments for special procedures as necessary with appropriate departments, as well as setting appointments up for patients on an outpatient basis.

• Demonstrates ability to utilize order entry, order modification, D/C and cancel orders as directed.

• Printer and Fax machine utilization and trouble shooting

• Makes a manual requisition for patient orders for Registered Nurse approval during emergencies, codes and downtime.

• Maintains unit patient log. Collects data for various topics related to patient care.

• Orders and maintains necessary clerical supplies and equipment for unit function.

• May be responsible for assuring that patient medical claim data used for billing purposes accurately reflects the clinical care provided by the patient care department by:

• Acquire and maintain a complete understanding of department charges, charge order sets, department CDM and charge capture processes.

• Perform charge capture on a daily basis (same as date of service).

• Perform charge reconciliation on a daily and monthly basis.

• Identify and investigate variances between Cerner and HealthQuest and ensure a timely resolution of issues.

• Demonstrate competence on applicable software system(s) and how to access, retrieve and print reports from Quest/Vista.

• Obtain, review and correct errors per error report(s) or upon request.

• Refer to the Department Charge Management Manual for authoritative and department specific processes and timelines.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate.

• Training in/completion of Order Entry computer system.

• Completion of Clerk orientation.

• Computer literate.

• Must be familiar with location of various departments and general regulation of the hospital

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A COLLEAGUE OF TRINITY

• Competitive compensation

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability starts DAY ONE

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• Nurse Residency Program for all new nurses! Click here for more details

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free parking in proximity to your workplace.

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ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH LIVONIA HOSPITAL

We are a member of Trinity Health, a leading Catholic health care system based in Livonia, Michigan. Trinity Health operates in 22 states, employs about 133,000 colleagues and returns almost $1.1 billion to its communities annually in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.