Ward Clerk (Nursing)

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 members 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).