Hospital Ward Clerk

State of Maine • Bangor, ME

6d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

This is office support and clerical work on a ward at a state institution. Work includes maintaining general patient treatment and medical records, ordering supplies and equipment, cleaning kitchen, picking up and delivering pharmacy prescriptions, and serving as a ward receptionist. Work is performed under general supervision.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent which includes office practices coursework or training and education such as vocational technical institute or adult education clerical coursework or secretarial school -OR- equivalent clerical office work experience and one (1) year direct care experience to mentally or physically disabled individuals in a mental health or developmental disabilities facility.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to applicants with medical record experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and audits patient charts in EHR for accuracy.
• Picks up, sorts, and distributes mail for the ward to ensure staff and patients receive mail on a timely basis.
• Orders, picks up and/or delivers various office and ward related materials and supplies including laundry, kitchen and office supplies, and other materials to ensure ward is properly supplied.
• Answers telephone and takes messages for staff and patients on ward in order to ensure messages are delivered.
• Completes maintenance work orders to initiate the repair work needed.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing parents and adoptive parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED