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New York, NY
Ward Clerk
New York, NY
Schimmel-Schiller
New York, NY
Ward Clerk
  • Performs general, non-nursing duties supporting operational performance of ward including, but not limited to
  • Assists in the collection of Patient Statistical Profile and Continuous Quality Improvement Data
  • Preparelab slips and tube labels for routine and non-routine blood work
  • In conjunction w/ other departments, assists in the resolution of members' problems
  • Provides reception for assigned area
  • Performs errands when necessary
  • Provides information to patients and visitors; greets and directs visitors
Phoenix, AZ
Puerto Rico-ward Clerk
Phoenix, AZ
Stoltenberg-Carroll
Phoenix, AZ
Puerto Rico-ward Clerk
  • Maintain facility calendar and daily schedule, including arranging meeting and scheduling appointments for staff and patients
  • Maintains accurate records of hospitalization, patient travel, etc. to facilitatecoordination of patient scheduling, ancillary testing, etc
  • Assist with medical appointment referrals and scheduling
  • Monitor and distribute incoming mail, both email and postal delivery
  • Ensures data entry has been completed for government reporting (Crown Web related to ESRD 2728, ESRD 2746 and PART)
  • Assists in auditingrecords for ongoing compliance with medical records standards
  • Centrifugethe blood or refrigerate according to laboratory specifications after the draw is completed
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Houston, TX
Seeking Ward Clerk for Northwest Indiana Inpatient Services Team
Houston, TX
Haag, Russel and Luettgen
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Houston, TX
Seeking Ward Clerk for Northwest Indiana Inpatient Services Team
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  • Assistwith laboratory work process
  • Organize travel for patients by contacting and providing requested medical records
  • Assistin the collectionof data to support the completion of facility reports, such as Continuous Quality Improvement reports, comorbid documentation, TAP reports
  • Confirm admissions paperwork is completed and sent to designated department(s), such as billing, by collecting, faxing and scanning
  • The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noiselevels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
  • Assist with transportation coordination and referrals
  • Coordinates with transientpatient paperwork
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
University of Southern California
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Skills Skills
  • Computer skills – specifically knowledge of word processing applications
  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Good computer skills
  • Ability to write and speak English
  • Good communication skills – verbal and written
  • Performs general, non-nursing duties supporting operational performance of ward including, but not limited to
  • Familiarity with computer operations
  • 0 – 1 year’s related experience
  • Medical Terminology
  • Typing skill of at least 45wpm
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Ward Clerk Transcriber Resume Examples & Samples

  • Processes, transfers&discharges using the Admit-Discharge-Transfer (ADT) system in the electronic medical record, including event mgmt
  • Answers&appropriately routes internal&external telephone calls
  • Orders materials&supplies for the unit. As needed, per Unit, collects equipment&medication
  • Answers call system; follows up w/ the nurse, patient and/or family as appropriate
  • Makes follow-up appointments for patients as necessary
  • In conjunction w/ Discharge Coordinator, organizes transfers to skilled nursing facilities, including printing relevant sections of the patient chart
  • Prepares discharge packets&other documents for patients
  • Maintains the unit's business equipment, including maintaining appropriately charged wireless carts. Arranges for special maintenance or repair of the unit's business equipment
  • Updates the unit's white board
  • Maintains the Minimum Medical record
  • Assists unit personnel in the use of the electronic medical record&other systems; may act as the unit resource for computer-related issues
  • Acts as greeter for the unit, greeting new patients&their families
  • Coordinates discharge times, contacts family members w/ pending discharge times, assists&facilitates a timely discharge when the patient is ready
  • Initiates unit's downtime procedures when necessary
  • Communicates w/ other units/departments
  • May support Environmental Services in the data entry into the ADT system the status of clean&dirty beds
  • May help to facilitate co-pay collections by communicating w/ the Admitting office when family members are present on the unit, relaying information to Admitting or to the patient/family, etc
  • In certain circumstances assists w/ other unit duties such as collecting meal trays, taking specimens (i.e. blood) to the lab, etc
  • Participates in hourly rounding to promote service excellence
  • May cross train as a receptionist: (ED only). 100%
  • Will have to float to other departments as needed
  • Provide mgmt or hospital Bed Coordinator w/ updates on open beds
  • Supervisory Responsibilities
  • This job has no supervisory responsibilities
  • Compliance Accountability
  • Competencies: The Ward Clerk Transcriber demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies,&behaviors
  • Leadership Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies&Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities&applicable state, federal&local laws. 0% JOB DESCRIPTION * Required Fields Printed on: 4/9/2015 9:39:32 AM pg. 2
  • Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude
  • Identifies&supports new ideas
  • Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command&issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes
  • Participates in problem identification&resolution
  • Demonstrates ability to problem solve w/ other departments in order to assist member resolution
  • Prioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities&notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments
  • Complies w/ regulatory requirements, policies, procedures,&standards of practice
  • Documentation Accurately&promptly transcribes physician orders as evidenced by updated department forms&active orders w/in specific time frame according to standard
  • Order transcription is legible, dated,&timed
  • Assists in maintaining an accurate&up-to-date medical record
  • Identifies&reports incomplete findings
  • Maintains medical records in appropriate order&readily available, assembles&disassembles charts as needed
  • The Ward Clerk Transcriber demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies,&behaviors
  • Clinical Outcomes Applies standard precautions
  • Keeps a safe environment for self&others
  • Responds to stat requests
  • Utilizes computer systems&communication equipment effectively&efficiently
  • Assures availability of pertinent information, i.e., outpatient charts, other hospital records, etc
  • Call or fax prescriptions into pharmacy
  • Assures accurate census by inputting admission, discharge,&transfers in a timely manner&before deadlines
  • Schedules tests&coordinates patient care activities in collaboration w/ the RN&other departments to assure timely&appropriate action
  • Coordinates hospitalization transfer&transportation
  • Prints&distributes diagnostic reports&notifies appropriate personnel of abnormal lab results
  • Transports patients, equipment, supplies,&specimens throughout the Medical center utilizing proper body mechanics
  • Participates in departmental process improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/ monitoring, assessing,&improving
  • Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period&ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation
  • Customer Service Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center,&specific department
  • Assists members who are less than satisfied w/ their experience by listening&taking responsibility w/in their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved
  • Assures that supplies are ordered&available for use
  • Provides general information&reception activities for patient/member/staff
  • Maintains telephone courtesy at all times including receiving, transferring calls, or taking messages
  • Organize&maintain department files, records, handbooks, manuals,&committee minutes
  • Collect, sort,&deliver mail; prepare outgoing mail
  • Maintain inventory of patient education materials
  • Anticipates the customer's desires&take proactive steps to meet those needs
  • Promptly answers call lights, alarms&patient requests
  • Establishes&maintains inter-intra departmental communications&relationships
  • Maintains&protects patient confidentiality
  • Assures a clean, orderly,&functional work environment. National Language
  • Customer Service - Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities,&behaviors necessary to provide superior&culturally sensitive service to each other
  • Team Commitment - Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative,&willing to assist others
  • Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively&seeks appropriate assistance
  • Takes accountability for own actions&accepts constructive criticism
  • Attends all mandatory meetings&in-services, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings,&actively participates in other departmental professional development (Requirement may vary for per diem staff). Participates w/ the assessment of current&future unit learning needs&development of annual educational plan
  • Keeps self-informed of activities on the unit&makes recommendation for change
  • Adheres to Regional Attendance Policy
  • Reports to assigned area promptly, being present&available for report at beginning of assigned shift
  • Minimizes personal phone call time
  • Supports a collaborative labor-mgmt partnership environment
  • Fiscal Responsibility Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime
  • Identifies&assists in systems improvement that needs simplification or or correction
  • Utilizes payroll&non-payroll resources to their maximum potential
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Ward Clerk Resume Examples & Samples

  • Answers phone(s) on Unit and manages calls appropriately. Takes phone reports from Lab, Diagnostic Imaging, and other Departments accurately, and delivers to proper nurse. Calls and schedules clinic appointments for patients who need help, when directed by RN/LPN. Refers all calls from physicians to appropriate nursing staff
  • Uses systems to assist with the processing of orders. Verifies ADT information. Uses manual system when computer is down
  • Answers PTS and keeps station ready and available. Retrieves meds and supplies and delivers to proper place/person. Reports maintenance problems immediately
  • Uses systems to support nursing and unit staff. Uses manual system when computer is down
  • Maintains inventory of Unit supplies. Orders non-stock items as directed. Orders stock items to maintain par level. Transport/arranges for transport of supplies and equipment between Units or Departments as needed
  • Supports unit during computer downtime. Obtains downtime kit as appropriate
  • Xeroxes and processes charts and other documents as directed by Supervisor or RN
  • Communicates ADT information to Admitting Department and Shift Supervisor/Bed Control
  • Answers nurse call console and refers patient calls to appropriate person. Picks-up blood/blood products from Lab as directed by RN. Picks-up non-controlled medications from Pharmacy. Picks-up supplies/equipment from other Departments
  • Calls acuity forecast to Staffing Office by designated times. Tallies and completes daily Acuity Sheets. Calls updated acuity. Completes additional tasks on individual Units per standards/procedures or Supervisor instructions
  • Uses systems to assist physicians. During computer downtime, transcribes physicians orders to appropriate medical record and other forms accurately. Completes request forms/orders entry for diagnostic tests, consultations, referrals. Schedules special tests with in-house and outside agencies and documents appointment. Makes arrangements for patient transport to outside agencies and departments
  • Functions with awareness of and applies safety principles/standards as defined by Hospital, including, environmental and employee issues. Reports incidents, work related injuries, unsafe equipment or environment to supervisor or other appropriate person
  • Functions with awareness of and applies infection control principles/standards as defined by Hospital. Keeps work area neat, clean and orderly
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient/hospital information
  • Transmits messages and other pertinent information to appropriate staff members. Picks up, sorts, and delivers Unit and patient mail
  • Follows Nursing Department/Unit specific standards/policies/procedures/protocols/ guidelines
  • Remains calm in emergency patient care/Unit situations
  • Completes required in-services annually. Participates in orientation of new clerical staff
  • Experience in transcribing physician's orders, computer skills, setting up and maintaining file systems
  • Post high school coursework in commercial or vocational secretarial science
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Ward Clerk Resume Examples & Samples

  • Excellent organizational and clerical skills
  • Familiarity with computer operations
  • Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
  • Must be able to take call, float to other areas, and work on weekends as required
  • Prior experience as a Unit Clerk and/or Monitor Technician
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Ward Clerk Imaging Resume Examples & Samples

  • Working knowledge of personal computers and filing
  • Able to work in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions
  • Ability to use excellent interpersonal skills in a positive, professional manner with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
  • Prefer knowledge of medical filing procedures, radiology & anatomical terminology; or develop within three months of hire
  • Ability to withstand the stresses and demand of an active position
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Ward Clerk Resume Examples & Samples

  • Compileand maintain medical records of both the in-centerand home patients in the dialysis facility according to company policies and proceduresand in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Ensures patient confidentiality is maintained at all times
  • Assist with Daily Validation reports/process
  • Maintains accurate records of hospitalization, patient travel, etc. to facilitatecoordination of patient scheduling, ancillary testing, etc
  • Organize travel for patients by contacting and providing requested medical records
  • Coordinates with transientpatient paperwork
  • Coordinates transfer placements and confirmations along with Clinical Manager
  • Confirm admissions paperwork is completed and sent to designated department(s), such as billing, by collecting, faxing and scanning
  • Ensures data entry has been completed for government reporting (Crown Web related to ESRD 2728, ESRD 2746 and PART)
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Puerto Rico-ward Clerk Resume Examples & Samples

  • Preparelab slips and tube labels for routine and non-routine blood work
  • Assistin the collectionof data to support the completion of facility reports, such as Continuous Quality Improvement reports, comorbid documentation, TAP reports
  • Assist with transportation coordination and referrals
  • Scan all appropriate medical records into Document Imaging program as needed
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Outpatient Ward Clerk Needed Spanish Speaking Preferred Resume Examples & Samples

  • Answertelephones & route calls to the appropriate person
  • Storeor dispose of obsolete files when appropriate according to the procedures defined by the Fresenius Medical Care Compliance Records Managementdepartment and in compliance with Federal,state and local regulations
  • Assists in auditingrecords for ongoing compliance with medical records standards
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Ward Clerk Resume Examples & Samples

  • Fresenius Medical Care is the nation’s largest provider of renal care, meeting the needs of more than 135,000 patients at 1,800 clinics throughout the country
  • Our well-established, trusted organization fosters a spirit of camaraderie, emphasizing friendly collaboration, professional support, and career development
  • Superior training, UltraCare® quality control, and certification procedures ensure your potential to succeed and advance as a professional
  • Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits
  • Outstanding tuition reimbursement program
  • Recognized among Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” in 2011
  • National Safety Award from CNA insurance companies for 11 consecutive years
  • Opportunities to give back by participating in philanthropy and community outreach programs
  • Compiles and maintains medical records of both the in-center and home patients in the dialysis facility according to company policies and procedures and in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Ensures patient confidentiality is maintained at all times
  • Prepares hemodialysis records for the following day’s activities ensuring they are stored/kept in a secure location until needed per HIPPA requirements. Charts, posts, and files appropriate information per defined procedures
  • Assists with laboratory work process; Prepares lab slips and tubes for routine and non-routine blood work; Centrifuges the blood or refrigerates according to laboratory specifications after the draw is completed; Packs the box for shipment and then direct these to the appropriate laboratory as required
  • Posts/enters the results from the labs into the electronic database (Proton/AMI) as needed (where allowed by state regulations)
  • Assists in the collection of Patient Statistical Profile and Continuous Quality Improvement Data
  • Assists with month-end reporting requirements such as Epogen data collection and Proton/AMI generated reports as needed
  • Maintains accurate records of hospitalization, patient travel, etc. to facilitate coordination of patient scheduling, ancillary testing, etc
  • Assists in auditing records for ongoing compliance with medical records standards
  • Assists patients with transportation arrangements
  • Coordinates with transient patient paperwork
  • Other duties as assigned which may include, but are not limited to: Answering telephones, Greeting patients
  • Word processing, and Proton/AMI or equivalent data entry
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Ward Clerk Resume Examples & Samples

  • Placing and receiving phone calls, and effectively relaying messages when necessary
  • Answering patient call bells
  • Keeping supervisors informed of any problems
  • Responding appropriately to emergencies
  • Maintaining unit areas in a clean, neat manner and restocking supplies as needed
  • Collecting, organizing, reviewing and maintaining patient charts and data
  • Returning soiled equipment to Central Supply, and returning patient charts to Medical Records
  • Transcribing physician orders
  • Monitoring patient ID (i.e. wrist bands, bed utensils)
  • Maintaining accurate census sheet and/or diet roster
  • Performing related duties as required
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology
  • Computer skills, preferred
  • High School Diploma or equivalency required
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Ward Clerk Resume Examples & Samples

  • Completion of a Medical Terminology course or the ability to complete within 90 days of hire date is required
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner under stress
  • Ability to stay on task with multiple interruptions
  • Basic computer skills/knowledge is also a requirement
  • Pharmacology course
  • Certified Medical Assistant certification
  • Six (6) months of experience in health care activities or in an institutional setting
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Ward Clerk Resume Examples & Samples

  • Performs general, non-nursing duties supporting operational performance of ward including, but not limited to
  • Prior clerical experience, preferred
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, required
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Ward Clerk Resume Examples & Samples

  • Organizes and maintains patient medical records
  • Assembles charts for new admissions, labels all pages routinely, replenishes forms, inserts reports upon receipt, files medical records, reroutes all reports/lab slips to appropriate location
  • Routinely checks and maintains patient ID bands and room/door name tags, ensures accurate patient identification
  • Ensures confidentiality of patient information
  • Communicates effectively with patients, visitors and staff
  • Answers telephone in courteous manner, delivers messages to appropriate staff. Initiates and follows up on pages
  • Greets and assists patients, visitors, and staff. Verifies identity of persons entering the unit
  • Answers patient call lights and communicates patient needs to appropriate staff member
  • Accepts and distributes incoming mail, packages, and flowers. Prepares and sends outgoing mail
  • Collaborates with various departments regarding admissions / discharges
  • Maintains unit log of patient admission, discharge, or transfer and notifies appropriate department. Coordinates delivery of medical records for discharged patients to Medical Records. Initiates bed tracking system upon discharge
  • Coordinates appointments for patient tests with unit staff and other departments
  • Arranges for patient transport. Transports patients when necessary and carries out errands
  • Reviews physician order sheets at regular intervals. Notifies clinical staff of any changes. Transcribes written orders according to policy and forwards medication orders to Pharmacy
  • Maintains neat, orderly, and professional environment at nurse’s station
  • Updates and maintains bulletin boards. Maintains current MD on-call lists for each service
  • Initiates and follows up on maintenance requests. Coordinates with routine maintenance of equipment with Sterile Processing / Distribution
  • Orders and maintains unit inventory according to established par levels
  • ADA Essentials Functions
  • Minimum of one (1) year clerical and/or receptionist experience, required
  • Basic computer literacy and ability to use telephone, photocopier, fax machine and laser printer, required
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Ward Clerk Resume Examples & Samples

  • One-year office experience in a clerical position in a healthcare environment
  • Good oral, written and communication skills
  • Ability to write and speak English
  • Typing skill of at least 45wpm
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Ward Clerk Resume Examples & Samples

  • HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
  • BLS REQUIRED
  • INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER SKILLS
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS
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Ward Clerk Resume Examples & Samples

  • Performs diversified receptionist duties including, but not limited to
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Medical Secretary coursework/ certification, preferred
  • Ability to perform transcription duties, required
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Seeking Ward Clerk for Northwest Indiana Inpatient Services Team Resume Examples & Samples

  • Greet visitors and patients as applicable and conducting them to the appropriate location or person as needed
  • Maintain inventory of facility supplies and replenish supply as needed, including ordering staff uniforms & name tags
  • Assists with month-endreporting requirements and generate reports as needed
  • Prepare medical records for facsimile or mail related to travel, transplant, disability and others
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Seeking Ward Clerk Rotating Shift Resume Examples & Samples

  • Monitor and distribute incoming mail, both email and postal delivery
  • Coordinate facility accounts receivable and account payable functions, including creating PO’s, receiving and scanning all relevant documents and assist with travel reimbursement as needed
  • Packboxes for shipment and then direct these to the appropriate laboratory as required
  • Assist with medical appointment referrals and scheduling
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Ward Clerk Resume Examples & Samples

  • Organizes and maintains patients’ medical records
  • Assembles charts for new admissions; addressographs all pages routinely (i.e. imprints medical plates onto medical records or paperwork by using an addressograph machine); replenishes forms; inserts reports upon receipt; files medical records; reroutes all reports/lab slips to appropriate location
  • Answers telephone in a courteous and tactful manner, delivers messages to appropriate personnel; initiates and follows up on pages; greets and assists patients, visitors, and staff; answers patients’ call lights; communicates patients’ needs to appropriate unit staff; verifies identity of persons entering the unit; assures confidentiality of patient information; accepts and distributes all incoming mail, packages, and flowers; prepares and sends out outgoing mail
  • Communicates with admitting office regarding admissions and discharges
  • Enters and retrieves information from Management Informational Systems; coordinates delivery of medical records for discharged patients to Medical Records/Admitting; notifies appropriate department of patients’ discharges/transfers; initiates bed tracking system upon discharge; maintains unit log of patient admission, discharge, or transfer
  • Ensures accurate patient identification
  • Routinely checks and maintains patient ID bands and room/door name tags; clearly labels chart covers with patient’s first and last name; verifies addressograph plate with face sheet upon admission
  • Coordinates appointments for patients’ tests with unit staff and other departments
  • Arranges for transport, transports patients when necessary; carries out errands
  • Reviews physician order sheets at regular intervals
  • Notifies professional staff of any changes; transcribes written orders according to Lenox Hill Hospital standards; forwards medication orders to Pharmacy
  • Maintains a neat, orderly, and professional environment at the nurses station
  • Updates and maintains unit bulletin boards; maintains current MD on-call lists for each service; maintains cleanliness of chart covers and racks; assists with maintenance of committee and staff minutes and hospital manuals
  • Initiates and follows up on maintenance requests
  • Coordinates with Sterile Processing Distribution the routine maintenance of equipment
  • Accepts and stocks supplies
  • Participates in Quality Improvement audits in order to enhance the operational efficiency of the unit and hospital
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Ward Clerk Resume Examples & Samples

  • 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
  • Initiates requisitions for procedures and treatments via computer to appropriate departments. i.e.: Radiology, Physical Therapy, Social Service, Laboratory, Food and Nutrition
  • 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 patients 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
  • 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
  • Other duties as aligned with the mission and values of the organization
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Ward Clerk Resume Examples & Samples

  • Upholds KP's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
  • Provides reception for assigned area
  • In conjunction w/ other departments, assists in the resolution of members' problems
  • Files & records physician orders accurately & timely in accordance w/ departmental policies & procedures
  • Assists in maintaining accurate & up-to-date medical records & enters computerized medical data from patient charts
  • Completes & files patient processing forms
  • Calls or faxes prescriptions into pharmacy
  • Assures accurate census by inputting admission, discharge & transfers in a timely manner
  • Schedules & re-schedules or cancels tests, procedures & examinations for patients
  • Coordinates the administrative aspects of hospitalization admission, transfer, discharge & transportation
  • May transport patients, equipment, supplies & laboratory specimens
  • Prints & distributes diagnostic reports & notifies appropriate personnel of abnormal lab results
  • Organizes & maintains department files, records, handbooks, manuals, committee minutes & inventory of patient education files
  • Collects, sorts & delivers mail
  • Prepares outgoing mail
  • Promptly answers call lights, alarms & patient requests
  • Minimum one (1) year experience within the last 3 (three) years as a Ward Clerk or clerk in a hospital/medical office setting, and/or equivalent on-the-job-training
  • Completion of a Ward Clerk training program preferred
  • Possession of a current Basic Life Support (BLS) card preferred
  • Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the developmental stage of the patient
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate in English, orally & in writing w/ all medical center employees
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize Medical Terminology
  • Some positions may be posted as bilingual Spanish in order to communicate w/ Spanish-speaking members preferred