Ward Clerk

QUALIFICATIONS Education High School graduate or equivalent Experience/Skills One year hospital or other healthcare experience Knowledge of medical terminology Required Licenses/Certifications CPR Working Conditions ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Behavioral Expectations Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations Paperwork/Documentation Responsibilities Accurately inputs orders into computer as deemed appropriate Sends copy of orders to pharmacy in timely manner Maintains accurate census information Keeps old and current charts in order Assembles new charts and labels all forms Maintains Daily Forms: Charge cards, etc.

Readies paperwork/chart for patient transfer Prepares chart for medical records upon patient discharge or transfer Maintains log books as requested Sends forms to Physicians as required or requested Accurately flags charts with pertinent data (i.e., allergies, fluid restrictions, etc.) Other duties as assigned Receptionist Duties Professionally, concisely, and accurately handles incoming/outgoing communications on the nursing unit Relays phone messages to appropriated persons Directs visitors to patients Communicates patient needs to appropriate persons Assumes responsibility for coordinating and maintaining a satisfactory physical environment on the unit Notifies Patient Access of patient discharges and transfers to new rooms Notifies Food & Nutritional Services of menu changes, admissions and discharges Prepares all charts for Physician Rounds as needed Receives lab values over phone and reports to nurses as indicated Informs appropriate persons of stat and now orders Orders required requisition forms and chart forms Assists in inventory as requested.

Miscellaneous Participates in orientation of new personnel Participates in unit/hospital PI/QI as assigned Completes incident/PERT reports as indicated in timely manner Reports all patient family complaints to Department Director or House Supervisor in timely fashion Supports Nursing Services by demonstrating flexibility with schedules and job duties. Full time/Evenings 80 hours/Biweekly