Ward Clerk

Citizens Health; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

On-site childcare

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Pre‑Tax and Roth Contributions

Life Insurance

Shift, weekend and holiday differentia

Educational sessions and in-service

Job summary

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a receptionist/clerical assistant for the nursing unit. This role supports the Director of Nursing by handling clerical tasks, patient registrations, and chart maintenance on a day/night shift with a 3-days-a-week schedule and alternating weekends.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, a team mindset, and the ability to read and follow nurse orders. BLS certification is required or will be provided.

Qualifications

• No formal education is required.
• Ability to read well enough to follow directions and understand responsibilities in Acute Care Nursing Department.
• BLS is required or will be assigned to a BLS class.

Responsibilities

• Act as a receptionist and/or communication hub, coordinate written and verbal communication on the unit.
• Maintain current patient chart files and update the Patient Report Form based on nurse-verified orders.
• Register patients in Emergency Room as needed and/or outside regular business hours.
• Perform clerical duties related to admission, discharge/transfer of patients.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and attractive environment in the nursing unit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Reading comprehension

Professional conduct

Job description

Our Mission

Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us

Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of:

• Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital
• Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic
• PrairieSenior - a skilled nursing facility
• Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce
• Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business
• Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location: 100 E College Ave, Colby, KS

Position Information: Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing or designee and/or Nursing Supervisor, assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activities occurring at the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.

Days: 3 days a week with alternating weekends.

Holiday Requirement: This position will be required to work 1 major & 1 minor holiday each year.

Hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM day shift; 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM night shift.

Pay Range: Starting at $15.00 and dependent upon experience.

What you’ll do:

• Act as a receptionist and/or communication “hub”, coordinate written and verbal communication systems on the unit in a timely manner.
• Maintain current patient chart files and keep the Patient Report Form (spreadsheet) updated based on nurse-verified Provider orders.
• Register patients that present to the Emergency Room as needed and/or outside regular business hours.
• Perform clerical duties related to the admission, discharge/transfer of patients.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and attractive environment in the nursing unit.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table:

• No formal education is required for this job.
• Possess interpersonal skills needed to function in a “team setting”.
• Pleasant, tactful and courteous to patients/residents, visitors and staff.
• Appropriate personal hygiene.
• Ability to work in close cooperation with others and the Department Leader.
• Ability to read well enough to follow directions and understand the responsibilities of working in the Acute Care Nursing Department.
• Willing and able to participate in educational sessions, in-service training and demonstrations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset.
• BLS is required. Will be assigned to a BLS class if credentials are not current.

Preferred qualities:

• Self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Display integrity and accountability.
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self‑improvement.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain professional appearance.
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Typical Working Conditions

Limited exposure to the risk of airborne/bloodborne disease. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Handles emergencies or crisis situations. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls/inquiries. Works weekends and holidays as necessary.

Available Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance available.

Pre‑Tax and Roth Contributions:

• Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment.
• Regular and matching contributions after one-year and 1,000 hours worked.

Provides Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance:

• Full‑time coverage - equal to two times employee's annual income.
• Part‑time coverage - equal to one‑time annual income.

Differential and Certification Pay:

• Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay.

Other Benefits:

• Paid time off.
• Student loan reimbursement.
• On‑site child care services.
• Funeral leave.
• Health Savings Account.
• Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Standard Group Insurance.
• Discounted membership rate for MASA.
• Many more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Drug Free Workplace Program

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. implements a Drug Free Workplace Program. Drug testing is required of applicants in accordance with relevant laws.