On-Call Hospital Ward Clerk & Records Coordinator

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Ward Clerk to support patient care operations in a hospital/medical office setting. The role involves receptionist duties, filing, charting, and coordinating patient flow across departments.

You will maintain medical records, process orders, and assist in scheduling and transportation for patient care activities. On-call shifts and English communication are essential components of the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience within the last 3 years as a Ward Clerk or clerk in a hospital/medical office setting.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Typing 30 WPM or as required by facility; clear, concise English communication; knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provides reception for the assigned area and assists in resolving member problems with other departments.
• Files and enters medical orders and maintains up-to-date patient records and education files; processes forms.
• Calls or faxes prescriptions to the pharmacy.
• Maintains census by inputting admissions, discharges and transfers; schedules tests and procedures.
• May transport patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens as needed.
• Prints/distributes diagnostic reports and notifies staff of abnormal results.
• Organizes department files, handbooks, manuals, committee minutes and education materials.
• Sorts and delivers mail; prepares outgoing mail.
• Responds promptly to call lights, alarms and patient requests.

Skills

Typing 30 WPM

Clear English communication

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Ward Clerk to support patient care operations in a hospital/medical office setting. The role involves receptionist duties, filing, charting, and coordinating patient flow across departments.

You will maintain medical records, process orders, and assist in scheduling and transportation for patient care activities. On-call shifts and English communication are essential components of the position.