Med/Surg Ward Clerk: Docs, Orders & Patient Care

Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility seeks a competent individual for a ward clerk role. Responsibilities include documenting patient information, assisting with patient transport, and maintaining medical records. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and ideally a ward clerk training. Experience in healthcare or as a nurse assistant is desirable. A BLS certification is necessary for emergencies. The position may require working weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Competence in working with patients across various age categories.
• Experience in clerical healthcare roles or as a nurse assistant.
• BLS certification required for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Document patient information accurately.
• Assist in transportation and repositioning of patients.
• Maintain medical records and documentation.

Skills

Patient communication

Telemonitor interpretation

Infection control procedures

Organizational skills

Patient assistance

Education

High School diploma (or equivalent)

Ward clerk training program

Tools

Medical record systems

Office equipment

Job description

A regional healthcare facility seeks a competent individual for a ward clerk role. Responsibilities include documenting patient information, assisting with patient transport, and maintaining medical records. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and ideally a ward clerk training. Experience in healthcare or as a nurse assistant is desirable. A BLS certification is necessary for emergencies. The position may require working weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.