Ward Clerk

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation • Bryan, TX

5d

About The Position

The purpose of the Ward Clerk position is to be present at the nurses' station to monitor resident needs and assist with facility workflow.

Requirements

• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
• Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
• Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a healthcare-related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.
• High School Diploma preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Long-Term care setting preferred, but not required.
• Clerical experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Sits at the nurses' station to monitor resident needs and assist with facility workflow.
• Answers call lights and in-person resident requests.
• Assists and directs visitors and vendors to appropriate facility staff or resident location.
• May instruct visitors on facility policies and procedures.
• May assist in documenting complaints or medical records requests and is familiar with facility policies and procedures.
• Answers phones taking messages and delivering them promptly to appropriate staff.
• Retrieves faxes distributes them timely/appropriately.
• May have data entry responsibilities to include but not limited to census and lab orders.
• Files documents into resident record (paper or electronic copy) and keeps resident records neat/ orderly.
• Keeps work area and/or nurses' stations clean.
• Keeps chart rooms clean and organized.
• May help with spot cleaning in high touch areas.
• May monitor doors and sign in/out logs.
• May pass out resident monies and document transactions.
• May assist Business Office Manager as needed.
• Other clerical tasks as assigned by supervisors.
• Must act in ways that promote professional and positive representation of the facility to the community.
• Communicates in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, co-workers, and vendors.
• Maintains confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
• Records working hours per company policy.
• Clocks in and out for all working/training hours.
• Maintain compliance with Legacy's Compliance program and plan.
• Adhere to Legacy's Code of Conduct and Dress Code.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED