Ward Clerk

Position Summary

Responsible for taking on a variety of administrative tasks that support nursing unit operations and the delivery of effective and efficient services to meet the needs of patients and families.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Helps patients by responding to intercom requests; obtaining needed services from nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, aides, and other hospital personnel.
• Greets visitors in person or on the telephone and answers inquiries; relays calls to patients; gives directions; refers inquiries to nursing and physician staff.
• Performs varied administrative tasks such as answering the phone, greeting visitors, maintaining department logs & reports, scheduling appointments, typing, filing, copying, faxing and ordering office supplies and equipment supplies to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities.
• Performs a variety of computer/data entry functions to support patient care including establishing and maintaining patient record; may enter nursing and physician notes and orders; handling the majority of a patient's paperwork, such as discharge, admission, and personal information forms.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Perform other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent. One year prior unit assistant or front medical office secretarial experience unless graduate of a relevant training program.
• PREFERRED: Successful completion of a health unit coordinator course. Associate degree in related field.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26003494
• Daily Work Times: 6:00pm-6:00am
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes