Evening Ward Clerk — Unit 3600, Patient Care Coordinator

NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn invites applications for a Ward Clerk on Unit 3600 Evening Shift. The role coordinates communications and clerical tasks to support patient care and maintain a safe, organized unit.

Responsibilities include processing procedure requests, distributing discharge notices, handling mail, greeting visitors, and entering patient data. A High School Diploma is required; English fluency and typing ability are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Clerical experience and/or computer experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Successful completion of typing exam.

Responsibilities

• Initiates requisitions for procedures and treatments via computer to appropriate departments (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/minutes of meetings; maintains competence through in-service and educational programs.
• Sends medication orders to Pharmacy via fax.
• Enters discharges and transfers into computer; maintains census bulletin board.
• Maintains admission/discharge/transfer logbook.
• Maintains patient charts and related data for accuracy prior to surgery or other procedures.

Skills

English fluency

Typing proficiency

Clerical experience

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn invites applications for a Ward Clerk on Unit 3600 Evening Shift. The role coordinates communications and clerical tasks to support patient care and maintain a safe, organized unit.

Responsibilities include processing procedure requests, distributing discharge notices, handling mail, greeting visitors, and entering patient data. A High School Diploma is required; English fluency and typing ability are essential.