Ward Clerk (Nursing)

Description
Job Description

Uses time-management-skills in accomplishing general duties and assisting in non-nursing functions, as directed.

Job Responsibility

• * Performs general, non-nursing duties supporting operational performance of ward including, but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Placing and receiving phone calls.
  
  
  • Answering patient call bells and relaying messages.
  
  
  • Reviewing and maintaining patient charts.
  
  
  • Collecting and organizing all patient data.
  
  
  • Transcribing physician orders.
  
  
  • Maintaining unit areas in clean, neat manner and restocking supplies, as needed.
  
  
  • Returning soiled equipment to Central Supply.
  
  
  • Returning patient charts to Medical Records.
  
  
  • Monitoring patient ID - wrist bands, bed utensils
  
  
  • Maintaining accurate census sheet and/or diet roster.
  
  
  • Responding appropriately to changes and/or emergencies.
  
  
  • Anticipating work-flow and completing assigned/necessary tasks in allotted time.
  
  
  • Using equipment/machines related to assigned duties.
  
  
  • Wearing appropriate uniform.
  
  
  • Keeping supervisor informed of any problems.
  
  


• Performs related duties, as required

*ADA Essentials Functions

 

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.


• Prior clerical experience, preferred.


• Typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.


• Knowledge of medical terminology, required
  
  
  

*Additional Salary Detail


The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).