WARD CLERK

Ciena Healthcare Management • Detroit, MI

301d

About The Position

The Ward Clerk assists the Charge and Staff Nurses in recording and charting of medical or administrative information in the medical record. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and is set in a medical environment where organization and helpfulness are key attributes.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be a High School graduate

Responsibilities

• Record medical and administrative information in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.
• Answer telephones, page calls, deliver messages to residents, etc., as necessary.
• Admit, transfer and discharge residents. Assist in arranging for transportation, packing, escorting to discharge/transfer area, loading, etc., as necessary.
• File reports, etc., in resident's charts as directed.
• Transcribe physician's orders to MAR and TARs. Fax physician orders to pharmacy. Notify nurse of orders and obtain her signature.
• Schedule resident appointments for diagnostic and therapeutic services, and arrange transportation.
• Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort to room as necessary.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Life Insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Health insurance
• AFLAC
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SPOTLIGHT, our virtual community and rewards and recognitions program, exclusively for Ciena staff members

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED