Ward Clerk
About The Position
Citizens Health is a community-based, private, not-for-profit organization comprised of Citizens Medical Center (a 25-bed critical access hospital), Family Center for Health Care (an outpatient rural health clinic), Prairie Senior (a skilled nursing facility), Citizens Clubhouse (an onsite childcare center), Citizens Medical Equipment (a durable medical equipment business), and Palace Drug Store (an outpatient pharmacy). We strive to be progressive, dependable, and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas. This position, under the supervision of the Director of Nursing or designee and/or Nursing Supervisor, assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activities occurring at the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.
Requirements
- No formal education is required for this job.
- Possess interpersonal skills needed to function in a “team setting”.
- Pleasant, tactful and courteous to patients/residents, visitors and staff.
- Appropriate personal hygiene.
- Ability to work in close cooperation with others and the Department Leader.
- Ability to read well enough to follow directions and understand the responsibilities of working in the Acute Care Nursing Department.
- Willing and able to participate in educational sessions, in-service training and demonstrations.
- BLS is required. Will be assigned to a BLS class if credentials are not current.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Act as a receptionist and/or communication “hub”, coordinate written and verbal communication systems on the unit in a timely manner.
- Maintain current patient chart files and keep The Patient Report Form (spreadsheet) updated based off nurse verified Provider orders.
- Register patients that present to the Emergency Room as needed and/or outside regular business hours.
- Perform clerical duties related to the admission, discharge/transfer of patients.
- Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and attractive environment in the nursing unit.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance available
- Pre-Tax and Roth Contributions
- Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
- Regular and matching contributions after one-year and 1,000 hours worked
- Provides Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Full-time coverage - equal to two times employees annual income
- Part-time coverage - one-time annual income
- Differential and Certification Pay
- Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay
- Paid time off
- Student loan reimbursement
- On-site child care services
- Funeral leave
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
- The Standard Group Insurance
- Discounted membership rate for MASA
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
