Ward Clerk
Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Ward Clerk is responsible for accurately inputting orders, maintaining patient information, and managing communication within the nursing unit. This role involves a variety of administrative and receptionist duties to ensure the smooth operation of the unit and efficient patient care.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent
- One year hospital or other healthcare experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- CPR certification
Responsibilities
- Accurately inputs orders into computer as deemed appropriate
- Sends copy of orders to pharmacy in timely manner
- Maintains accurate census information
- Keeps old and current charts in order
- Assembles new charts and labels all forms
- Maintains Daily Forms: Charge cards, etc.
- Readies paperwork/chart for patient transfer
- Prepares chart for medical records upon patient discharge or transfer
- Maintains log books as requested
- Sends forms to Physicians as required or requested
- Accurately flags charts with pertinent data (i.e., allergies, fluid restrictions, etc.)
- Professionally, concisely, and accurately handles incoming/outgoing communications on the nursing unit
- Relays phone messages to appropriated persons
- Directs visitors to patients
- Communicates patient needs to appropriate persons
- Assumes responsibility for coordinating and maintaining a satisfactory physical environment on the unit
- Notifies Patient Access of patient discharges and transfers to new rooms
- Notifies Food & Nutritional Services of menu changes, admissions and discharges
- Prepares all charts for Physician Rounds as needed
- Receives lab values over phone and reports to nurses as indicated
- Informs appropriate persons of stat and now orders
- Orders required requisition forms and chart forms
- Assists in inventory as requested.
- Participates in orientation of new personnel
- Participates in unit/hospital PI/QI as assigned
- Completes incident/PERT reports as indicated in timely manner
- Reports all patient family complaints to Department Director or House Supervisor in timely fashion
- Supports Nursing Services by demonstrating flexibility with schedules and job duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
