Ward Clerk

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc • Los Angeles, CA

7h

About The Position

Responsible for a variety of duties in the Detox Unit/Nursing Station, i.e., answering telephone calls, taking dietary and daily census, giving general information, etc.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Responsibilities

• Answering all telephone calls received on the Detox Unit.
• In charge of the daily census, dietary census and nourishment list.
• Keep patients charts in order and does all necessary filing.
• Responsible for giving patients general information about the Detox Unit and delivering patient’s mail.
• Meets the non-medical and non-emotional needs of the patients.
• Assists the RN with administrative tasks, i.e., preparing twenty-four (24) hour reports for the nursing office, phones admitting office daily for list of new admissions, receives and directs visiting counselors.
• Transcribes the Physician’s Orders to Kardex.
• Writes medication cards.
• Responsible for filing all lab work in patient’s charts.
• Breaks-down patient’s charts after discharge and send to the HIM Department.
• Maintains secretarial supplies for the Detox Unit, notifies maintenance of repairs needed and keeps the Nursing Station neat, orderly and clean.
• Assists doctors and nurses when needed and runs errands on the ward.
• Other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees