Ward Clerk - Operating Room Part Time 9AM-5:15PM

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates indirect nursing functions and activities of a patient care unit by handling all communications and clerical duties. Has a focus on supporting patient care needs and maintaining a safe and orderly work environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Successful completion of typing exam.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clerical experience and/or computer experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates requisitions for procedures and treatments via computer to appropriate departments (i.e. Radiology, Physical Therapy, Social Service, Laboratory, Food and Nutrition).
• Distributes discharge notice to patients in a timely fashion.
• Distributes mail, packages, and flowers to patients.
• Provides information to patients and visitors; greets and directs visitors.
• Prepares reports as requested.
• Performs errands when necessary.
• Attends staff meetings and reviews/signs minutes of meetings not attended.
• Maintains competence through in-service and educational programs.
• Sends medication orders to Pharmacy via fax.
• Informs appropriate departments of admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Enters discharges and transfers into computer.
• Maintains patient census bulletin board.
• Completes appropriate referral forms for discharged patients (i.e. FHC appointments).
• Answers telephones and nurse call system and communicates messages to appropriate staff.
• Reviews patient's charts and other related data for accuracy and completeness of information prior to surgery or other procedures.
• Maintains admission/discharge/transfer logbook accurately.
• Prepares and distributes vital signs work sheets to patient bedside clipboards.
• Conducts inventory.
• Orders supplies, equipment and stationary on a weekly basis.
• Maintains sufficient supplies and equipment to provide for patient care and operation of unit.
• Checks and stores supplies when delivered.
• Totals PCH charts for patients/district/unit and informs Nursing Office.
• Makes rounds in patient rooms to be sure that patient identification bands and cards over beds are present and correct.
• Responds to needs of visitors, physicians, patients and other members of the health care team as soon as possible courteously and compassionately.
• Notifies service departments about needs for repair or maintenance and follows up.
• Maintains bulletin boards in an orderly up to date fashion.
• Maintains policy and procedure manuals.
• Maintains patient's medical records in proper order, correctly labeled.
• Debrides chart when necessary, following correct procedure.
• Enters laboratory results, radiology results, consultations, Vital Signs Sheets and other worksheets in the patients medical records.
• This role requires the flexibility to work across a variety of surgical specialties and peri-operative care areas including the ambulatory surgery center and the main operating rooms.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

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