Weekend Ward Clerk
Westwood Manor Nursing Home•DeRidder, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
A weekend Ward Clerk in a skilled nursing facility serves as the administrative hub of the nursing unit. Responsibilities include managing communication, greeting visitors, maintaining patient charts, and processing paperwork. By handling these clerical duties, they allow clinical staff to focus exclusively on resident care.
Requirements
- Proficiency with computers and electronic health records (EHR).
- Familiarity with medical terminology and basic triage is highly beneficial.
- Strong multitasking abilities, a professional demeanor, and a customer-service-oriented approach.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent, with prior clerical or administrative experience in a medical or long-term care setting.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for the nurses' station, answering incoming calls, handling call lights, and relaying messages to staff.
- Maintain, organize, and update electronic or paper medical records, filing lab results, and transcribing physician orders as needed.
- Welcome visitors, direct them to resident rooms, and enforce visiting policies.
- Assist nursing staff with admissions and discharges, and ensure the unit is stocked with necessary medical and office supplies.
- Ensure all documentation adheres strictly to HIPAA regulations regarding resident confidentiality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
