Job Information
Amergis ED Clerk in Chicago, Illinois
- $20 / hour
Position: ED Clerk
Location: Chicago, IL
Pay Rate: (Local): $20 /hour
Schedule Options:
Full time
M-F 11pm-7am
Weekend Requirements: rotating weekends
Duration: 3 months, likely extension
Requirements:
High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Two (2) years experience of clerical experience within a healthcare or customer service setting
Experience working the overnight shift
Emergency Department experience
Ability to type at a rate of 25 words per minute
Typical Duties
Provides customer service to the patients, family, and significant other
Verifies patient information and registers patient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Schedules patient appointment in EMR
Assists patient with using patient portal
Distributes information to patients as directed by clinical providers
Assists patients with transportation needs and makes follow-up call, as needed
Participates in health center or departmental meetings
Copies and/or scans documents, as needed
Answers calls and routes them appropriately
Sorts and distributes mail
Prints and distributes depart/discharge documents
Performs other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of patient registration database system
Hospital registration experience
Additional Details:
Contractor orientation will be 4 hours and paid at Chicago minimum wage (16.20)
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.