Hospital Ward Clerk: Charting & Patient Support

Sullivan County Community Hospital; Sullivan (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, IN seeks a Full-Time Clerical worker on the hospital ward. This role supports patient access and medical records, requiring attention to detail and basic healthcare terminology familiarity.

Candidate should have a High School diploma or equivalent, at least one year of hospital or healthcare experience, and CPR certification. Responsibilities include chart preparation, orders entry, and effective communication on the nursing unit.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least one year of hospital or healthcare experience is preferred.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations
• 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
• 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.)
• Other duties as assigned
• 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.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, IN seeks a Full-Time Clerical worker on the hospital ward. This role supports patient access and medical records, requiring attention to detail and basic healthcare terminology familiarity.

Candidate should have a High School diploma or equivalent, at least one year of hospital or healthcare experience, and CPR certification. Responsibilities include chart preparation, orders entry, and effective communication on the nursing unit.